Economic History and Policy Documents PDF
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This document is a compilation of different source documents relating to economic history and policy. It contains excerpts from various speeches, statements, and reports concerning several economic crises and policy responses. It aggregates information from multiple sources about different past economic events, such as the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis, the 1974 oil crisis, 1979 energy crisis and others. The author of the document, and the school, and the year is unknown or not apparent.
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**Cracks in the Façade: The 2007 Subprime Mortgage Crisis** ----------------------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Cracks in the façade The Economist.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - **The Looming Debt Crisis from Rising Oil Prices (1974)** --------------------...
**Cracks in the Façade: The 2007 Subprime Mortgage Crisis** ----------------------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Cracks in the façade The Economist.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - **The Looming Debt Crisis from Rising Oil Prices (1974)** --------------------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Burns, statement to Fed Board of Governors, 1974.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - - - **A \"Crisis of Confidence\" and the Energy Problem (1979)** ------------------------------------------------------------ **Source:** \[Carter, \'Crisis of Confidence\' Speech, 1979.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **The Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999: A Warning** --------------------------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Dorgan, remarks in Senate concerning FInancial Services Modernization Act, 1999.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - - **Reflections on Economic History and Policy** ---------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Friedman, interview.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - **The Global Housing Bubble and the Limits of Monetary Policy** --------------------------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Greenspan The Fed Didn\'t Cause the Housing Bubble, March 2009.pdf\] - - - - - - - - **Nixon\'s New Economic Policy (1971)** --------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Nixon, Address to the Nation Outlining a New Economic Policy, 1971.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Reagan\'s Tax Cut Plan (1981)** --------------------------------- **Source:** \[Reagan, Address to the Nation on Federal Tax Reduction Legislation, 1981.pdf\] - - - - - - - - **The Global Property Bubble: A House of Cards?** ------------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Woodall, House of Cards, 2003.pdf\] - - - - - - - - - - **The Importance of Social Statistics and Expert Interpretation** ----------------------------------------------------------------- **Source:** \[Friedman, interview.pdf\] - - - By combining the insights from these nine sources, one can develop a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between economic policy, market forces, and human behavior. The sources highlight recurring themes, such as the dangers of asset bubbles, the importance of sound monetary and fiscal policies, and the need for effective regulation to mitigate systemic risks. They also offer diverse perspectives on the role of government in addressing economic challenges and promoting social welfare.
