Financial Crisis
A guide to the 2007-2008 global financial crisis.
Background
Below are some links to information about the financial system and the crisis.
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This American Life - "Bad Bank"Episode aired in early March 2009 and gives a nice explanation of the crisis.
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"Was 'Adult Supervision" Needed on Wall Street?"Aired on NPR's Fresh Air on September 18, 2008. Terry Gross interviews Michael Greenberger, law professor at the University of Maryland law school. This provides a good overview of the AIG bailout and how it effects us.
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"Our Confusing Economy, Explained"Aired on NPR's Fresh Air April 3, 2008. Terry Gross interviews Michael Greenberger. He explains the economy.
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CQ Researcher - Financial Crisis May 2008Look for this guide from May 2008 for some background information on the issue.
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CQ Research - Financial Bailout Oct 2008Newest report from CQ Researcher that addresses the financial crisis.
Select Books
For more books on the financial crisis, search the Libraries' catalog.
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The Trillion Dollar Meltdown
by Call Number: HG4910 .M667 2008ISBN: 9781586485634Publication Date: 2008-03-04 -
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The Subprime Solution
by Call Number: HG2040.15 .S45 2008ISBN: 9780691139296Publication Date: 2008-08-24 -
The Age of Turbulence
by Call Number: HB119.G74 A3 2007ISBN: 9781594201318Publication Date: 2007-09-17 -
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