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Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts, and why is this happening more and more frequently? In order to answer these questions, William Quinn and John D. Turner take us on a riveting ride through the history of financial bubbles. As they do so, they help us understand why bubbles happen and why some have catastrophic economic, social, and political consequences while others have actually benefited society.

There was no single, dramatic event that set the current financial crisis off. A whole series of very questionable decisions by many people, in many places, over a period of years, built up the pressures that led to a sudden collapse of the housing market and of financial institutions that began to fall like dominoes as a result of investing in securities based on housing prices. This book is designed to unravel the tangled threads of that story.

In 2002, the town of Galesburg, a slowly declining Rustbelt city of 33,000 in western Illinois, learned that it would soon lose its largest factory, a Maytag refrigerator plant that had anchored Galesburg's social and economic life for decades. Workers at the plant earned $15.14 an hour, had good insurance, and were assured a solid retirement. In 2004, the plant was relocated to Reynosa, Mexico, where workers sometimes spent 13-hour days assembling refrigerators for $1.10 an hour.

Join the team behind The Oregon Group as we sit back and chat over the boom, bust and bullshit of commodity cycles.In each episode, our expert hosts (and guests) explore the latest trends, hidden opportunities, insider insights, and expose the hype, that can often distorts investor judgment.“Boom, Bust, and BS” isn’t just another financial podcast – it’s your essential companion for staying ahead in the high-stakes world of critical minerals and energy intelligence. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the commodities game, our show will help you with the knowledge to make ...

This is your Boom, Bust & Bodies: Murder in Oil Country podcast.Boom, Bust & Bodies: Murder in Oil Country is a gripping true crime podcast exploring the dark underbelly of oil-rich regions. Dive deep into tales of greed, corruption, and mystery as each episode uncovers shocking murders and disappearances tied to the rise and fall of the oil industry. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts, this podcast offers in-depth investigations, expert interviews, and chilling narratives that reveal the sinister side of prosperity. Tune in to discover the hidden narratives lurking beneath the surface of oil ...

A podcast dedicated to all things NRL fantasy - news, injury assessments, buy/sell and full team reviews. Prior to round 1 will be squad reviews, NRL news and team assessments of all 16 teams helping you to start the season informed and entertained.From Week 1, each Wednesday will bring you an assessment of that weeks games, team lists, injuries and form along with news and reviews.

Come join Kyran, Shug and guests as we talk all things NFL and the crazy fictional world of Fantasy Football You’ll enjoy plenty of discussion on trades, waiver wire pick ups, sit em start em, draft strategy and much more! If it’s NFL Fantasy Football experts you’re looking for you’ve come to the wrong place but we’ll try our best to keep you entertained 🏈🎙

"Absolutely amazing! It completely shifts your paradigm for life. One of the most wonderful things about it is that the results are immediate. My whole perception and relationship to money has undergone a major, substantial change." (Chris Attwood, writer and teacher, California)

Step into the dynasty fantasy football arena with the RotoHeat.com Podcast, your weekly playbook for dominating your league. Hosted by fantasy aficionados Ricky Butts, Bryce Frazier, and Rob "Sully" Sullivan, our show dives deep into the strategies that win championships. From rookie prospects to veteran studs and duds, we dissect every aspect of dynasty fantasy football. In the offseason, we're all about building your empire with insights on draft strategies, trade dynamics, sleeper picks, and player rankings. When the season rolls around, join us for our live pre-game Q&A, where we tackle ...