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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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.
SR
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2017
thoroughly enjoyed it. Did it for purely for general knowledge purposes. Very delighted to complete it. Course lecturers Andrew is fabulous and Timothy is very grounded (with lot of depth)
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
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