Macroeconomics
Why did the Federal Reserve decide to allow Lehman Brothers to go bankrupt?
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Federal Reserve's discount loans in stabilizing the financial system during the recession.
How did the Federal Reserve's actions during the 2007-2009 recession differ from those during the Great Depression?
How did TARP impact commercial banks during the recession?
What was the primary purpose of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)?
Evaluate the potential long-term effects of the Federal Reserve's bailouts on the behavior of financial institutions.
What was the Federal Reserve's role in the acquisition of Bear Stearns by JPMorgan Chase?
Analyze the potential consequences if the Federal Reserve had not intervened in the acquisition of Bear Stearns.
Evaluate the role of ethical concerns in the financial crisis related to the bundling of subprime mortgages.
How did mortgage-backed securities contribute to the financial instability of investment banks during the 2007-2009 recession?