Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner and Professor Andrew Metrick survey the causes, events, policy responses, and aftermath of the recent global financial crisis.
The Global Financial Crisis
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- Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
- Public Policies
- Credit Risk
- Crisis Intervention
- Financial Market
- Policty Analysis, Research, and Development
- Financial Systems
- General Finance
- Financial Policy
- Lending and Underwriting
- Consumer Lending
- Mortgage Loans
- Crisis Management
- International Finance
- Financial Regulation
- Risk Management Framework
- Financial Regulations
- Financial Services
- Contingency Planning
- Loans
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MS
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2020
The material is meticulously explained in a calm , experienced manner. Readings add depth and further support graphs and lecture. What an interesting time to be learning about the crisis of 08-09
CV
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2017
Excellent course. A real privilege to have this kind of instructors. Exceptional opportunity to receive information directly from one of the main protagonists of the event.
HM
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2018
A must course for anyone looking to understand why 2008 crisis happened. The fact that the course is taught by Professor Metrick and Secretary Geithner gives one more reason to enroll.
