Economics - Week of 11/9 - 11/13

- 2008 Financial Crisis-

Hey Folks! This week we will wrap up our discussion of the 2008 Financial Crisis and take a look at some of the questions you asked in your assignments last week. I will pick 10 questions you gave me from last week and go over the answers on Monday. We will not have class on Wednesday for Veteran’s Day.

Here’s what you need to know:

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 AM

Zoom ID: 723 9635 0716

*as always, please see Teams for the password.

Weekly Objectives

Explain the underlying causes of the 2008 financial crisis. Tell the story of the credit bubble that caused the financial crash. Describe how excessive income inequality in society leads to economic instability.

New Assignments Due 11/16

  1. Documentary Questions from Last Week and Answers

Late Assignments Due 11/16

  1. Documentary Questions Part 1 (11/2)
  2. Documentary Questions Part 2 (11/4)