CAUSE
One question. One truth.
“Why did the 2008 financial crisis happen?”
The 2008 financial crisis stemmed from the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble. Excessive speculation, predatory subprime mortgage lending, and inadequate financial regulation caused widespread loan defaults and the failure of major financial institutions like Lehman Brothers.
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This produced a global liquidity crisis and over $1 trillion in toxic asset losses for banks. The U.S. saw unemployment double and poverty rates rise significantly. The interconnected global financial system spread the crisis, causing stock market crashes and economic downturns.
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