In the years leading up to the crisis, there were a number of warning signs that signalled a breakdown of basic fiduciary soundness. The following article addresses the problem of inattention to those warning signs and calls into question the commonly proposed causes of the crisis. This paper...

The elephant in the living room -- How government created the housing bubble -- The great Wall Street bailout -- How government causes the boom-bust business cycle -- Great myths about the great depression -- Money -- What now?