Published Sep 28, 2009

Willaim Cohan on the Life and Death of Bear Stearns

Russ Roberts and William D. Cohan delve into the dramatic collapse of Bear Stearns, exploring the risky financial strategies, executive outcomes, and regulatory failures that defined the financial crisis, shedding light on the broader implications for Wall Street.

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Willaim Cohan on the Life and Death of Bear Stearns

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Financial Leverage Crisis

Hedge Funds Unraveled

Bear Stearns' Gamble

Repo Market Insights

Bear Stearns Collapse

Bear Stearns Collapse

Banking's Shortcomings

Mortgage Crisis Insights

Mortgage Market Meltdown

Wall Street's Collapse

Bear Stearns Explained

After Bear Stearns

Hedge Fund Irony

Risky Incentives

Wall Street's Gamble

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Bear Stearns Collapse

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Willaim Cohan on the Life and Death of Bear Stearns

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Bear Stearns CollapseWilliam D. Cohan examines Bear Stearns' collapse, highlighting the firm's risky hedge fund strategies and reliance on mortgage-backed securities. These factors, combined with poor management decisions, led to the firm's downfall.

Bear Stearns Collapse

Executives' Outcomes

Financial Crisis CausesWilliam D. Cohan, author of "House of Cards," discusses the rise and fall of Bear Stearns, highlighting the role of excessive leverage and risky incentives in its collapse. He examines regulatory failures and the broader implications for Wall Street practices.

Financial Crisis Causes

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