The Crash: What Went Wrong?

The Washington Post examines the origins of the economic crisis.

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The Crash

Overburdened by debt, a relatively small percentage of homeowners began missing mortgage payments, creating a domino effect that sent losses throughout financial markets.

The Crash

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