Description: a. This half-semester course focuses on the dynamics of financial crises. By studying the historical, economic, and psychological aspects of the most significant financial crises that have occurred in the past, we hope to learn about their common origins and develop proposals for regulatory reform and crisis preparation and prevention. Emphasis will be placed on in-depth research findings and forensic financial analysis using historical data and quantitative methods, but we will also cover qualitative aspects of financial crisis including the roles of business ethics, leadership, and corporate governance. Classes will consist of a combination of lectures, discussion, and guest speakers.
Course #: 15.973
Professor(s) who recently taught this course:
Andrew Lo
Brenda Gonzalez-Hermosillo