Articles on Money, Finance & Economic History

The Savings and Loan Crisis of 1980s exposed widespread corruption, theft, and reckless behavior, leading to the collapse of the S&L industry.

The 1970s saw a housing boom and bust due to government policies that encouraged borrowing and homeownership, leading to rising inflation rates and increased costs for borrowers.

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.

Analyzing post-war housing policy in Britain through a comparative lens of public vs. private sector provision.

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

The 1967 Detroit Riot: A Catalyst for Change that exposed deep-seated racial and socioeconomic inequalities, leading to policy changes and civil rights activism.

Explore the historical context of red-lining policies in Detroit, including their impact on African-American communities and the perpetuation of racial segregation.

Discover how the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) revolutionized American housing finance with its innovative policies, making home ownership more accessible and shaping the country's economic recovery.

Examining the American Dream through the lens of economic mobility and social inequality in mid-20th century America, highlighting the impact of external factors on socioeconomic outcomes.

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 controversies surrounding Diego Rivera's murals in Detroit and New York City and their impact on art, politics, and social change in 1930s America.

Explore the Rivera Controversy, a pivotal moment in American art history that highlights complex relationships between art, politics, and identity.

This study explores how a racial hierarchy was constructed through Social Darwinism, eugenics, and anthropology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influencing societal attitudes toward racial differences.

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.

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 impact of electoral reforms on British politics, leading to universal suffrage and erosion of aristocratic control.

Explore the 18th-century British nobility, examining the complexities of debt, noble status, and social reputation through a case study on the fall of a Scottish duke.

The decline of British aristocracy, marked by the fall of Stowe House, is a symbol of changing economic powers during the mid-19th century.