This report explores the causes of the 2007-2008 UK financial crisis. Specifically, the impact of the UK financial system's transition from the “originate and distribute model” to the “mortgage-backed securities model”. This report explores the causes of the UK banking crisis, and its...

This paper will examine the critical aspects of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 including a detailed analysis of the objective of the act on the banks and the economy. A further review will explore the atmosphere and psychology of the various banking practices that were implemented during the...