Economics Research
Economics Research
May 2016 - May 2017
Diverse Reactions to the Great Recession and their Global Implications: A Comparative
Study of French and American Economic Histories
Chloe Benzer
One of the most influential and consequential events of the past century arguably
was the financial crash and subsequent Great Recession of 2008 and 2009 – this catastrophe
impacted the entire world on an economic, social, and political level. I would like
to study the differing reactions to this event in the United States and in Europe,
mainly France. By comparing the economic and political histories of these countries,
outlining the events leading up to the financial crisis and the following meltdown,
detailing the recovery efforts, and presenting the differences, I will draw conclusions
about the near future in these countries and the ensuing impacts that may be seen
in the rest of the world. After analyzing these aspects in English, I would like to
translate my research into French.
Faculty Advisor: Todd Yarbrough
Funded by: Aquinas College Summer Scholars Program