Globalisation and the Global Economy · 1970–Present
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis
Analysing the causes and consequences of the Great Recession.
Key Questions
- 1How did the US subprime mortgage market cause a global meltdown?
- 2What is "too big to fail" and what are its implications?
- 3How has the 2008 crisis fueled the rise of populism?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Global Economy and Globalisation - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: History
Unit: Globalisation and the Global Economy
Period: 1970–Present
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