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Deep Dive: The Flaw (2011)

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The Flaw
The Flaw examines the credit bubble that led to the 2008 financial crash. It features interviews with notable economists such as Robert Shiller, who focuses on housing markets, and Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate. The film provides insights into the complex dynamics that contributed to the economic turmoil, supported by historical context from economic historian Louis Hyman. Personal stories from Wall Street insiders and victims of the crash, including Ed Andrews and Andrew Luan, add depth to the narrative. These accounts reveal the toxic combination of factors that nearly dismantled the global economy, illustrating the events that reshaped financial landscapes worldwide.

Why Watch

  • •Meet leading economists like Robert Shiller and Joseph Stiglitz.
  • •Find out how personal stories reveal the crash's impact.
  • •See the historical context of financial crises explained by Louis Hyman.

Did You Know

•Robert Shiller specializes in housing markets and appears in the film.
•Joseph Stiglitz is a Nobel laureate featured in the documentary.
•Ed Andrews faced foreclosure and was a former economics correspondent for The New York Times.
•Andrew Luan, a former bond trader, now runs a Wall Street tour guide business.

Perfect For

Financial crisis analysisWall Street insidersEconomics students