Financial Crisis

The Enron scandal exposed widespread accounting manipulation and corporate malfeasance in 2001, leading to one of the most significant corporate scandals in history.

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

Explore the 1990s bubble, a re-run of history where speculation and greed led to financial ruin and corporate malfeasance.

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

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

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

Explore the Great Depression's impact on individuals, communities, and nations worldwide, a complex interplay of financial misconduct, psychological factors, and societal conditions.

Explore the causes, effects, and historical context of the 1929 stock market crash and its impact on the Great Depression.

Explore the 18th-century European financial crisis marked by two major stock market crashes: Britain's South Sea Company bubble and France's Mississippi Company bubble.

The 1720 financial crisis saw the South Sea Company's share prices skyrocket before plummeting, causing widespread panic and economic devastation in Britain.

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

Explore the financial crisis known as the Mississippi Bubble, where John Law's experiment with fiat currency creation led to inflation, speculation, and collapse.

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

The Mississippi Bubble was a financial phenomenon in 18th century France, where John Law's paper money system created a speculative bubble that burst, causing widespread financial instability.

Discover the rise and fall of John Law's Financial System in 18th century France, a complex plan to reform the economy through reflation and debt restructuring.

Discover how 18th-century economist John Law's revolutionary but flawed ideas on paper currency led to economic instability and collapse.

Discover the rise and fall of John Law, a Scottish economist who transformed France's economy with paper money, but ultimately led to catastrophic economic collapse.

The American stock market's remarkable growth from 1964 to 2007 reflects a complex interplay of factors including sustained economic growth, favorable monetary policies, and increased investor confidence.

A historical analysis of the Dow 36,000 thesis by economists James K. Glassman and Kevin A. Hassett, examining market trends, investor behavior, and economic fundamentals.