Economic History

Explore the causes and effects of the 2007-08 global financial storm caused by subprime mortgage defaults and complex financial instruments.

Explore the 2007 Memphis foreclosure crisis, a case study of subprime mortgage lending, foreclosure rates, and local community impact.

Learn about the 2007-2008 subprime mortgage crisis in Detroit, its causes, effects, and comparisons to other economic downturns.

The American Dream Downpayment Act's impact on minority communities and its role in the 2008 global financial crisis is examined through a critical lens, highlighting regulatory failures and predatory lending practices.

Explore the effects of subprime lending on Detroit's economy and residents, leading to widespread foreclosure and financial ruin.

Explore the rise and fall of subprime mortgage loans that led to a global financial meltdown in 2007.

The rise of Subprimia led to a nationwide US housing bubble and collapse, influenced by government policies, demographic changes, and technological advancements.

Investigating the performance of property investments compared to stock market returns over two decades.

A 20th-century financial phenomenon where mortgage-backed securities transformed the bond market with government backing.

Explore the impact of mortgage-backed securities on the American financial system, from the 1980s to the subprime crisis.

Explore the Savings and Loans Crisis that unfolded between 1986-1995, a landmark moment in financial history where deregulation led to widespread fraud and abuse.

The Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s explored in depth, including its causes, effects, and long-term consequences on the American financial system.

Explore the history of the Faulkner property empire, built on creative financial strategies and strategic partnerships during the late 1970s and early 1980s Texas housing market boom.

Explore the Savings and Loan scandal's impact on 1980s America, including deregulation, insider deals, and money laundering.

Explore the impact of mortgage interest relief on homeownership rates in the US and Britain from 1913 to present, highlighting key policies, figures, and concepts.

The evolution of home ownership in post-Civil Rights America through government policies and programs addressing systemic inequalities.

The New Deal's housing initiatives aimed to provide relief and recovery during the Great Depression by addressing housing shortages, promoting homeownership opportunities, and stabilizing the housing market.

The New Deal's housing revolution transformed America's cities and economy through government-backed mortgages, public housing projects, and property-owning democracy.

Explore the complexities of class conflict through Diego Rivera's mural in the Detroit Institute of Arts, reflecting the tensions between workers and management at River Rouge.

The River Rouge Massacre exposed deep-seated class struggles and contradictions of industrialization, marking a turning point in American labor history.