The 2008 Icelandic Financial Crisis: The Fall of the Viking Raiders
In this episode, we delve into the 2008 Icelandic financial crisis, a lesser-known but equally devastating event. We'll explore how a country with a small, open economy became a banking powerhouse, th...
13 Mar 18min
The 2011 European Sovereign Debt Crisis: The Euro's Existential Threat
In this episode, we delve into the 2011 European Sovereign Debt Crisis, a financial disaster that threatened the very existence of the Euro. We'll explore the origins of the crisis, the key players in...
6 Mar 23min
The 2010 Flash Crash: A Digital Glitch that Shook the Stock Market
In this episode, we delve into the 2010 Flash Crash, a brief but severe stock market crash that wiped out trillions of dollars in mere minutes. We'll explore the role of high-frequency trading algorit...
27 Feb 18min
The 1929 Wall Street Crash: The Beginning of the Great Depression
In this episode, we delve into the infamous 1929 Wall Street Crash, exploring its causes, the key players, its devastating impact on the global economy, and how it led to the Great Depression. We'll a...
20 Feb 23min
The 1977 New York City Bankruptcy: The Fiscal Crisis that Rocked the Big Apple
In this episode, we delve into the 1977 fiscal crisis that brought New York City to the brink of bankruptcy. We examine the factors that led to the crisis, the key players who navigated through it, an...
13 Feb 19min
The 2007 Northern Rock Crisis: The Prelude to the Global Financial Meltdown
In this episode, we delve into the 2007 Northern Rock Crisis, the first domino to fall in the global financial crisis. We'll explore the causes, the government's response, and the impact on the UK eco...
6 Feb 17min
The 1971 Nixon Shock: The End of the Gold Standard and its Global Impact
In this episode, we delve into the 1971 Nixon Shock, a series of economic measures taken by U.S. President Richard Nixon that ended the direct convertibility of the United States dollar to gold. We'll...
30 Jan 18min
The 1990 Japanese Asset Price Bubble: The Lost Score
This episode delves into the 1990 Japanese asset price bubble, a period of rapid economic growth followed by a severe crash. We'll explore the causes, the impact on Japan's economy, and how it affecte...
23 Jan 36min
