Global Economic Interdependence and the Asian Currency Peg
Learn about the Asian Currency Peg system, a complex exchange rate management system adopted by East Asian countries in the late 1990s to facilitate exports and economic growth.
Financialization
Global Financial Boom and Bust: A Historical Perspective
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 Rise and Fall of Glasgow: A Study in Financial Illiteracy
Glasgow's 18th-century rise as an industrial hub, followed by a property market boom driven by speculation and financialization.
The Rise and Fall of Subprime Lending in Detroit
Explore the effects of subprime lending on Detroit's economy and residents, leading to widespread foreclosure and financial ruin.
The Great Divide: Financialization and the World Economy
Explore how the rise of financialized markets has created a stark divide between those with access to sophisticated risk management tools and those without in the global economy.
The Rise of the Rothschilds: A New Power in European Politics
Learn about the Rothschild family's rise to power in 19th-century Europe, their impact on high finance, and their influence on European politics.