Wall Street Greed: Financial Crises SInce 3500 BCE

WARNING: This is an esoteric approach to the understanding of economic cycles from the time of the Sumerian Empire to the present. In the introductory section, we explore the economic thought and observations of a select group of polymaths from the past and present centuries. Then we apply their ideas–both esoteric and orthodox–to the questions at hand. Using their models and data, we trace the rise and fall of economies at the level of Empire Cycles down to the more mundane but shorter Business Cycle. With live action, stills, animation, and interviews, we explore the history of reoccurring financial crises. The following reviews and critiques are by undergrads recently completing a survey of economics course:”The video…makes a compelling point in the beginning of the film: History has a way of repeating itself.”-EC”Fluidly, the video moves between human economic eras–quoting the brilliant minds of the past and what they would say about the eventual future. With a spirit of honesty and a desire to honestly educate, the video takes the viewer on a trip through history with the hope that learning from the past is indeed what it takes to prevent the past from repeating itself.”-RA”Overall, this documentary was presented very well and with information [that] most people would not even think to guess actually happened.”-RL”[T]hought-provoking information that is presented in terms that the common man can understand…. Using humor…puts the humanity perspective to such an important yet hard to relate topic.”-LB”This movie presented broader aspects, points of views and evidence that included the traditional teachings of economics. This is what truly captivated me and definitely held my attention.”-RH”I am left with many questions that can’t be answered easily. The only way to combat this problem is to be educating ourselves in business.”-TR”I found this video to be very interesting to watch how our economy has evolved over thousands of years and the patter