CFA Society Chicago Investing in US Financial History with Mark Higgins Podcast Part 1
Feb 19, 2024
Author Mark Higgins discusses the historical roots of US financial development from the panic of 1792 to the rise of Wall Street. He explores the impact of the first Great Depression, the gold standard, and the free silver movement, as well as the vulnerabilities of the banking system and the role of the Federal Reserve in financial crises.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Financial History of the United States
01:32 • 14min
Evolution of US Financial History
15:21 • 4min
The First Great Depression and Rise of Wall Street
19:07 • 20min
Historical Overview of the Gold Standard and Free Silver Movement
39:31 • 2min
US Financial History: Panic of 1907 and the Shadow Banking System
41:23 • 2min
Discussion on Banking System Vulnerabilities and Federal Reserve Intervention
43:53 • 3min