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The Global Financial Crisis Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain
31 chapters

The Global Financial Crisis

Embark on a critical exploration of Global Capitalism and its controversial standing throughout history. Delve into the debates surrounding the system's sustainability, buoyed by cycles of excess and greed. Understand the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on the global capitalist system, including the unprecedented measures taken by major Western nations to prevent complete financial collapse. Learn about the long-term effects of the crisis on the banking sector and the regulatory actions taken in its aftermath. Reflect on the potential human tragedy and geopolitical implications of a crippled economy. Join the discussion on the future of capitalism and the potential for systemic change. Gain insights into the criticisms and predictions of economic scholars and activists.

31 chapters

Chapters

  1. 11. Introduction 4 min read
  2. 21.1 Anatomy Of A Crisis 5 min read
  3. 31.2 Diagnosis5 min read
  4. 42. What Went Wrong?2 min read
  5. 52.1 Gamblers Folly – Let Them Fail 3 min read
  6. 62.2 Liquidity Crisis – The Banks Stopped Lending1 min read
  7. 72.3 The Domino Effect1 min read
  8. 83. Government Intervention: Superheroes To The Rescue2 min read
  9. 93.1 Bailouts6 min read
  10. 104. Capitalism’s Systemic Flaws 2 min read
  11. 114.1 A Monetary Time Bomb 4 min read
  12. 124.1 The Absurdity Of The Business Cycle: Boom And Bust 2 min read
  13. 134.2 Doomed To Live In A Crisis Ridden World3 min read
  14. 144.3 Inherent Instability5 min read
  15. 154.4 Prosperous Or Preposterous System3 min read
  16. 164.5 An Interest-free Economy3 min read
  17. 174.6 Capitalism And Its Future1 min read
  18. 185. The Islamic Perspective 2 min read
  19. 195.1 The Human Crisis 4 min read
  20. 205.2 Credit Or Misery Creation 8 min read
  21. 215.3 Gambling And The Legal Environment6 min read
  22. 225.4 A Market Free From Manipulation2 min read
  23. 235.5 Corporate Bias3 min read
  24. 245.6 Accounting For Success And Failure3 min read
  25. 255.7 Inflation Versus Gold/silver 5 min read
  26. 266. Conclusions 3 min read
  27. 277. Appendix 1 min read
  28. 287.1 Collateralised Debt Obligations (cdo’s)4 min read
  29. 297.2 Credit Default Swap (cds)3 min read
  30. 307.3 Currency Swaps 1 min read
  31. 318. Hizb Ut-tahrir 2 min read