Financial Crises

The subprime mortgage crisis is a complex event that triggered a global financial earthquake, causing widespread economic devastation and unprecedented government intervention.

Explore the impact of globalization and financialization on the 2000-2007 boom and bust cycle, understanding how it led to a global economic downturn.

The 1998 Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) collapse, a catastrophic event that highlighted the dangers of excessive leverage, limitations of modern financial theory, and globalization risks.

Understand the 1992 Black Wednesday crisis, where Britain withdrew from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, highlighting the impact of speculation on currency markets.

The Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 affected several countries in East Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea, leading to currency devaluation, interest rate hikes, and a significant decrease in foreign investment.

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 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.

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

The Enron scandal highlights the dangers of unregulated markets and the importance of transparency in corporate finance.

A critical examination of the 1987 stock market crash, its causes, consequences, and implications for global financial markets.

Understand the Great Contraction of 1929-1933, its causes, effects on US economy and society, and key role of Federal Reserve in exacerbating crisis.

The Roaring Twenties stock market bubble: A historical analysis of the causes, consequences, and parallels with other financial crises.

The 1929 financial crisis was a complex event that led to the Great Depression, exploring its causes, effects, and lessons learned.

John Law's 18th-century financial experiment in France led to a catastrophic failure with far-reaching consequences for the French monarchy, economy, and society.

Learn about the Mississippi Bubble's 1720 collapse and how it exposed the perils of unchecked speculation in European financial history.

The 1720 financial crisis led by John Law in France highlights the risks of speculation, paper money, and fractional reserve banking.