ECON 34361 - Economics of Financial Crisis

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Economics

Description:

In this unit students survey the various economic theories that have been employed to explain the major financial crises that have occurred through history. Each economic theory is illustrated by tracing the mechanics of a specific financial crisis. The financial crises that are examined include the Tulip Mania of 1636-7, the South Sea Bubble of 1719-20, the Mississippi Bubble of 1719-20; the Railway Mania of 1844-5; the Glasgow Bank Crisis of 1878, the Melbourne Bank Runs of 1892-3, the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the U.S. Bank Runs of 1931-33, and the NASDAQ Crash of 1999-2000.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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