SUMMER SCHOOL 3: Booms, Busts & Us
Planet Money
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From Boom to Bankruptcy: A Family's Struggle
This chapter tells the poignant story of a family-owned appliance business that soared during a housing boom but faced dire consequences when the bubble burst. It explores the emotional and financial turmoil of the owner as they navigate bankruptcy and public scrutiny, reflecting on their contrasting feelings of hope and despair.
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