Economic History

A study on the 2000s-era economic relationship between China and the United States, marked by complex power dynamics and a delicate balance of trade.

Explore the relationship between China's rapid industrialization and its emergence as a major trading nation, leading to significant economic implications for the world economy.

The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management explores the catastrophic consequences of excessive leverage and the importance of risk management in modern finance.

Learn about the Bretton Woods System, a new financial architecture created in 1944 to promote free trade, fixed exchange rates, and controlled capital movements after World War II.

Emergency measures during World War I included temporary market closures, moratoria on debt payments, emergency money issued by governments, and bailouts for vulnerable institutions, marking a significant expansion of government intervention in the economy.

A study on the 1914 Gold Standard Crisis, its causes, effects, and implications on modern monetary policy.

A comprehensive analysis of the 1914 global financial crisis, triggered by World War I, and its far-reaching consequences on economies worldwide.

British investments in China between 1865-1914, facilitated by control over Hong Kong and Imperial Maritime Customs system, highlight complex interplay of economic, military, and diplomatic factors.

Explore the causes and consequences of the last age of globalization, which ended in the devastating outbreak of World War I.

Explore the historical context and complexities of home ownership as an economic system, its origins in capitalism, and the potential consequences for individuals and economies.

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

Explore the development and impact of the joint-stock company on global economies, from its emergence in 17th century Europe to its influence on modern financial markets.

Explore the 1990s dot-com bubble's complex interactions between Federal Reserve monetary policy and rapid technological growth.

Examine the pivotal role of monetary policy in exacerbating the Great Depression and its lasting impact on economic history.

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.

An in-depth analysis of the British South Sea Bubble, comparing it with other financial crises throughout history, such as the Dutch Tulip Mania and the French Mississippi Bubble.

Learn about John Law's financial system that dominated France in the early 18th century but ultimately collapsed due to inflation, speculation, and government intervention.

Discover the rise and fall of the 18th-century Mississippi Bubble, a financial experiment that captivated the French aristocracy and led to devastating consequences.

Learn about the 18th-century financial experiment that collapsed due to speculative investing and monetary expansion, causing devastating consequences for investors and the French economy.