Finance and Economics Discussion Series: A Brief History of the 1987 Stock Market Crash with a Discussion of the Federal Reserve Response

The 1987 stock market crash was a major systemic shock. Not only did the prices of many financial assets tumble, but market functioning was severely impaired. This paper reviews the events surrounding the crash and discusses the response of the Federal Reserve, which responded in a number of ways to support the operation of financial markets, including the provision of liquidity, in a highly visible fashion.

Author: Mark Carlson
Publisher: Bibliogov
Published: 02/05/2013
Pages: 28
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.06d
ISBN: 9781288708826

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