Economic History

The 1920s US housing market's dependence on residential investment led to the Great Depression, with mortgage rates, foreclosures, and housing prices plummeting.

Explore the economic decline of British landowners in Victorian Britain due to changes in global grain production, transportation costs, and trade policies, leading to a mortgage crisis.

Explore the history of home ownership, from exclusive privilege to common aspiration, influenced by property rights, electoral reforms, and social hierarchies.

Explore the history and development of mortgage finance in the United States, from its roots in 17th century Dutch practices to the modern era of mortgage-backed securities.

Explore the evolution of Monopoly from its Utopian origins as 'The Landlord's Game' to its modern-day commercial success.

Explore the history of the real estate market, from feudalism to neoliberal policies, shaping property ownership, urbanization, and government intervention.

Explore the evolution of hedging strategies in financial markets, from ancient civilizations to modern futures trading.

An aging US population puts pressure on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits due to increased life expectancy and healthcare expenses.

Explore the impact of pension reforms and neoliberalism on Latin America, from Chile's individual account system to its spread across the region.

Explore the pension system in Chile, a complex system with both positive and negative consequences for its citizens since the 1970s.

Chile's economic miracle is examined through the lens of pension reform, revealing complex legacies and potential trade-offs between growth and social welfare.

Chile's 1970s pension reform introduced Personal Retirement Accounts (PRAs), replacing the state-run pay-as-you-go system under President Augusto Pinochet's leadership.

Pension Reforms in Chile from 1979-1981 introduced a private pension system allowing workers to opt out of state pensions and contribute to individual accounts managed by private companies.

The Chilean Pension Reform of 1981 introduced radical changes to the country's pension system, shifting from a pay-as-you-go model to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) with far-reaching consequences.

The Chicago Boys implemented neoliberal reforms in Chile under Pinochet, driven by free market fundamentalism and led to significant social and economic changes.

The 1973 Chilean coup marked a turning point in the development of neoliberalism, leading to a significant reduction in inflation but also far-reaching social consequences.

Explore the 1973 coup d'état in Chile led by General Augusto Pinochet that overthrew President Salvador Allende's democratically elected government.

Explore the impact of neoliberalism on Chile's economy and society, from the 1973 military coup to the implementation of free market reforms.

The crisis of the British welfare state from 1930s-1980s, addressing post-war settlement, Keynesian economics, and Thatcher's policies.

Japan's post-war welfare state achieved remarkable success through effective government policies, strong public-private partnerships, and investments in human capital, providing security for all while driving economic growth.