Across the Great Divide: New Perspectives on the Financial Crisis

The book delves into the 2008 financial crisis, examining its causes and repercussions on the US economy. It features contributions that analyze regulatory policy reforms and emerging trends in finance and economics. Key topics include the impact of accommodative monetary policy, rampant securitization, the influence of government-sponsored enterprises, the formation of asset bubbles, and issues related to excessive leverage, offering insights into both the crisis and the path forward.