Financial Crisis

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.

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.

Explore the Long-Term Capital Management crisis, a pivotal moment in global financial history, highlighting risks of complex investment strategies, systemic risk, and inadequate regulation.

The collapse of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) in 1998 led to a $4.6 billion loss, exposing risks associated with high leverage and complex financial instruments.

The collapse of Long-Term Capital Management serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked market forces and the importance of understanding complex financial systems.

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 rise of economic hit men, hedge funds, and global capitalism in the 1980s, including key figures like George Soros.

World War I devastated global finance with unprecedented losses due to inflation, currency fluctuations, default, and government spending.

Explore the financial markets leading up to World War I and understand the impact of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on global finance.

The 2007-2008 financial crisis was a turning point in government-sponsored mortgage finance, highlighting regulatory failures and market instability.

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.

Explore how securitization spread financial vulnerability across the globe, exacerbating the 2007-2008 global financial crisis.

Explore the history of subprime lending, its rise and fall, and the consequences of unsustainable business models on global financial markets.

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

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.

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

Understanding the impact of uncertainty on individuals and societies through historical context and case studies.