1.   A New York publisher, Geldhart would rather risk bankruptcy by issuing a massive history of Nazi surgical experiments than try any project remotely commercial.

2.   If Chrysler can weather a downturn without again risking bankruptcy, its credit rating would probably be raised and it would become a more attractive investment.

3.   Moreover, many chains are bloated by excess stores, forcing them to consolidate or risk bankruptcy in the competitive retail industry.

4.   Where personal reputation is so important, entrepreneurs are unwilling to risk bankruptcy.

5.   It is better to allow local businessmen, including Bumiputeras, to divest part of their holdings instead of forcing them to retain their shares and risk bankruptcy.