Lehman Brothers continued to report positive earnings through the spring of 2008, even though mortgage valuations were clearly declining. Nevertheless, some institutional investors were concerned that Lehman Brothers might have been overstating its earnings in 2007 and early 2008. Explain why more complete and accurate disclosure by banks and other financial institutions may help to resolve financial problems. Could compensation incentives discourage banks from fully disclosing their financial condition? Why or why not?