Global Economy

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 rise of the Washington Consensus in 1970s marked significant shift towards market liberalization, fiscal discipline, and structural adjustment programs under IMF & World Bank.

Explore the causes and effects of the 2007-08 global financial storm caused by subprime mortgage defaults and complex financial instruments.

Learn about the 2007-2008 subprime mortgage crisis in Detroit, its causes, effects, and comparisons to other economic downturns.

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

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.

Explore the history of institutional investors from 18th century insurance companies to modern global players dominating financial markets.

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

Explore Argentina's history with sovereign debt and default through its struggles with bond market dynamics from the late 19th century to the early 21st century.

The 19th century saw widespread debt defaults and currency depreciations in Latin America due to weak institutions, lack of accountability, and increased tensions between governments and foreign investors.

Explore the pivotal role of the cotton trade in the American Civil War, where the South's attempt to control it led to their economic downfall.

The bond market's power lies in its ability to punish governments with higher borrowing costs, creating a feedback loop that can have far-reaching implications for the economy and society.