Global Financial Crisis
Explore causes, events, and policy responses of the 2008 crisis with experts Timothy F. Geithner and Andrew Metrick.
Explore causes, events, and policy responses of the 2008 crisis with experts Timothy F. Geithner and Andrew Metrick.
This comprehensive course, led by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner and Professor Andrew Metrick, offers an in-depth analysis of the 2008 global financial crisis. Students will examine the causes, events, policy responses, and aftermath of this significant economic event. The curriculum covers key topics such as housing bubbles, mortgage markets, safe assets, shadow banking, and the European dimension of the crisis. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and data analysis, participants will gain a thorough understanding of financial crises, their impacts, and strategies for future crisis management. The course also explores the lessons learned from the crisis and their relevance to current and future economic challenges.
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What you'll learn
Analyze the causes and progression of the 2008 global financial crisis
Understand the role of housing markets and mortgage-backed securities in the crisis
Examine the concept of safe assets and the global savings glut
Evaluate policy responses to financial crises, including monetary and fiscal measures
Analyze the European dimension of the crisis, including the Eurozone crisis
Understand the interconnections between financial institutions and markets during a crisis
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97 quizzes
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There are 13 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive examination of the 2008 global financial crisis, led by former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner and Professor Andrew Metrick. It covers the causes, events, policy responses, and aftermath of the crisis. Students will explore topics such as housing bubbles, mortgage markets, safe assets, shadow banking, and the European dimension of the crisis. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, offering insights into the complexities of financial systems and the challenges of crisis management. Participants will analyze data, evaluate policy decisions, and understand the interconnected nature of global financial markets. The course also addresses lessons learned from the crisis and their implications for future economic policy and financial regulation.
Introduction to The Global Financial Crisis
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
The Common Causes of Financial Crises
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Housing and Mortgages
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Safe Assets and the Global Savings Glut
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
The Housing Crisis
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
Anxiety, Part I
Module 6 · 6 Hours to complete
Anxiety, Part II
Module 7 · 5 Hours to complete
Panic
Module 8 · 5 Hours to complete
Our Responses to the Crisis
Module 9 · 6 Hours to complete
Responding to Future Crises
Module 10 · 5 Hours to complete
Europe in the Global Financial Crisis
Module 11 · 4 Hours to complete
The Eurozone Crisis
Module 12 · 6 Hours to complete
Course Summary
Module 13 · 22 Minutes to complete
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Michael H. Jordan Professor of Finance and Management
Andrew Metrick is a Professor of Finance at Yale School of Management, joining in 2008. He previously taught at Wharton and Harvard and served on the Council of Economic Advisers in 2009-2010. Metrick is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and directs the Yale Program on Financial Stability. His research focuses on financial stability, systemic risk regulation, and the financial crisis of 2007-2009. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Joseph R. Levenson Memorial Teaching Award from Harvard and the Lindback Award from Penn.
Lecturer in Management at Yale University
Timothy F. Geithner served as the 75th Secretary of the Treasury from January 26, 2009, to January 25, 2013, during one of the most challenging financial crises in U.S. history. His leadership was pivotal in designing and implementing strategies to avert a global economic collapse and to stabilize the U.S. economy and financial system.In 2014, Geithner partnered with the Yale School of Management (SOM) to enhance practical knowledge regarding financial crisis prevention and response. His experience and insights are invaluable for students studying management and finance.
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