References & Sources

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Singh, M. (2025)

The 2008 Financial Crisis Explained

Investopedia

Comprehensive overview of the causes and effects of the 2008 financial crisis, including predatory lending and regulatory failures.

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Weinberg, J. & Somodevilla, C. (2013)

The Great Recession and Its Aftermath

Federal Reserve History

Official Federal Reserve documentation of GDP decline, unemployment statistics, and the recession timeline.

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Shalby, C. (2018)

The financial crisis hit 10 years ago. For some, it feels like yesterday.

Los Angeles Times

Personal accounts from individuals affected by the crisis, including Theodora Stephan's story of foreclosure and credit damage.

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Wallach, P. A. (2015)

America's lobbying addiction

Brookings Institution

Analysis of lobbying influence on financial regulation and the need for objective, data-driven policy making.

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Cook, G. (2026)

Opening remarks by Governor Cook on artificial intelligence and productivity

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's insights on AI's capacity to expand analytical capabilities in economic monitoring.

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Research Credit

This research was conducted by Roman Grosse at Hamilton High School as part of English 12 coursework (February 2026). All citations follow academic standards and are verifiable through the provided links.