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BANK 1007 · Banking Crises: Anatomy, Contagion, and Prevention

Led by Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum

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6 units Banking & Finance Updated June 2026

About this course

Banking crises from Kindleberger’s anatomy of manias and panics through contagion, case studies (South Sea Bubble, 1929, 2008), the lender of last resort, regulation, and systemic risk in the age of algorithmic finance. Led by the Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum.

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  1. Module 1

    Anatomy of a Crisis: Displacement, Boom, Euphoria, Profit-Taking, Panic

    Led by Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum

    The question

    Anatomy of a Crisis: Displacement, Boom, Euphoria, Profit-Taking, Panic: this unit examines the topic in depth, drawing on the CBI specification and the host simulacrum’s domain expertise to deliver the professional standard expected of banking practitioners.

    Outcome

    The student can describe, explain, and apply the key concepts of anatomy of a crisis: displacement, boom, euphoria, profit-taking, panic to profession

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 1.1 Sub-topic 1.1 of Anatomy of a Crisis: Displacement, Boom, Euphoria, Profit-Taking, Panic
    2. ○ 1.2 Sub-topic 1.2 of Anatomy of a Crisis: Displacement, Boom, Euphoria, Profit-Taking, Panic
    3. ○ 1.3 Sub-topic 1.3 of Anatomy of a Crisis: Displacement, Boom, Euphoria, Profit-Taking, Panic
    4. ○ 1.4 Sub-topic 1.4 of Anatomy of a Crisis: Displacement, Boom, Euphoria, Profit-Taking, Panic
    5. ○ 1.5 Sub-topic 1.5 of Anatomy of a Crisis: Displacement, Boom, Euphoria, Profit-Taking, Panic
  2. Module 2

    Contagion: How Crises Spread

    Led by Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum

    The question

    Contagion: How Crises Spread: this unit examines the topic in depth, drawing on the CBI specification and the host simulacrum’s domain expertise to deliver the professional standard expected of banking practitioners.

    Outcome

    The student can describe, explain, and apply the key concepts of contagion: how crises spread to professional banking practice. (Contagion)

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 2.1 Sub-topic 2.1 of Contagion: How Crises Spread
    2. ○ 2.2 Sub-topic 2.2 of Contagion: How Crises Spread
    3. ○ 2.3 Sub-topic 2.3 of Contagion: How Crises Spread
    4. ○ 2.4 Sub-topic 2.4 of Contagion: How Crises Spread
  3. Module 3

    Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008

    Led by Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum

    The question

    Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008: this unit examines the topic in depth, drawing on the CBI specification and the host simulacrum’s domain expertise to deliver the professional standard expected of banking practitioners.

    Outcome

    The student can describe, explain, and apply the key concepts of case studies: from the south sea bubble to 2008 to professional banking practice. (Ca

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 3.1 Sub-topic 3.1 of Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008
    2. ○ 3.2 Sub-topic 3.2 of Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008
    3. ○ 3.3 Sub-topic 3.3 of Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008
    4. ○ 3.4 Sub-topic 3.4 of Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008
    5. ○ 3.5 Sub-topic 3.5 of Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008
    6. ○ 3.6 Sub-topic 3.6 of Case Studies: From the South Sea Bubble to 2008
  4. Module 4

    The Lender of Last Resort: Central Bank Intervention and Moral Hazard

    Led by Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum

    The question

    The Lender of Last Resort: Central Bank Intervention and Moral Hazard: this unit examines the topic in depth, drawing on the CBI specification and the host simulacrum’s domain expertise to deliver the professional standard expected of banking practitioners.

    Outcome

    The student can describe, explain, and apply the key concepts of the lender of last resort: central bank intervention and moral hazard to professional

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 4.1 Sub-topic 4.1 of The Lender of Last Resort: Central Bank Intervention and Moral Hazard
    2. ○ 4.2 Sub-topic 4.2 of The Lender of Last Resort: Central Bank Intervention and Moral Hazard
    3. ○ 4.3 Sub-topic 4.3 of The Lender of Last Resort: Central Bank Intervention and Moral Hazard
    4. ○ 4.4 Sub-topic 4.4 of The Lender of Last Resort: Central Bank Intervention and Moral Hazard
  5. Module 5

    Regulation, Prevention, and the Illusion of Safety

    Led by Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum

    The question

    Regulation, Prevention, and the Illusion of Safety: this unit examines the topic in depth, drawing on the CBI specification and the host simulacrum’s domain expertise to deliver the professional standard expected of banking practitioners.

    Outcome

    The student can describe, explain, and apply the key concepts of regulation, prevention, and the illusion of safety to professional banking practice.

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 5.1 Sub-topic 5.1 of Regulation, Prevention, and the Illusion of Safety
    2. ○ 5.2 Sub-topic 5.2 of Regulation, Prevention, and the Illusion of Safety
    3. ○ 5.3 Sub-topic 5.3 of Regulation, Prevention, and the Illusion of Safety
    4. ○ 5.4 Sub-topic 5.4 of Regulation, Prevention, and the Illusion of Safety
  6. Module 6

    Systemic Risk in the Age of Algorithmic Finance

    Led by Charles Kindleberger Simulacrum

    The question

    Systemic Risk in the Age of Algorithmic Finance: this unit examines the topic in depth, drawing on the CBI specification and the host simulacrum’s domain expertise to deliver the professional standard expected of banking practitioners.

    Outcome

    The student can describe, explain, and apply the key concepts of systemic risk in the age of algorithmic finance to professional banking practice. (Sy

    Sub-units

    1. ○ 6.1 Sub-topic 6.1 of Systemic Risk in the Age of Algorithmic Finance
    2. ○ 6.2 Sub-topic 6.2 of Systemic Risk in the Age of Algorithmic Finance
    3. ○ 6.3 Sub-topic 6.3 of Systemic Risk in the Age of Algorithmic Finance
    4. ○ 6.4 Sub-topic 6.4 of Systemic Risk in the Age of Algorithmic Finance