Finance

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“Commanding Heights”, a documentary on the risks and challenges faced by the global st

economy and financial markets in the 21 century. The video is available on YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYf6gn_x- Zk&list=PLJ11aiJdsq8cNtIMQoqNkgh2OzxvnupMe&index=3

Please watch the following parts of this video:

Part I: From 0:00 to 28:00 (minutes). Part II: From 48:00 to 1:20:10.

The total time of these parts combined is roughly 1 hour. I encourage you to watch the entire 2 hr video if you have time, but this is not required.

Optional:

To receive extra credit, please complete the following questions (1-2 pages typed):

List and describe three concepts that we covered in class that were discussed in detail in the videos.
After watching this video, what are your thoughts on globalization, both in terms of finance and trade. Discuss the pros and cons as you see them, while also addressing more recent developments (e.g., the rise of the economies of Brazil, India, Russia, and China (BRICs), the mortgage and sovereign debt crises, etc.). I am interested to hear your opinions.