A detailed examination of the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the complex web of factors that led to the collapse. We trace the development of mortgage-backed securities, the role of credit default swaps, and the interconnectedness of global financial institutions. The episode pays special attention to the controversial decisions made during the crisis, including the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and the unprecedented government interventions that followed.

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