1. A couple of U of Chicago professors explain recent events

    For most of the last 20 years we have been studying banks, monetary policy, and financial crises. So for us the events of the last year have been especially fascinating.

    The last 10 days have been the most remarkable period of government intervention into the financial system since the Great Depression. In talking with reporters and our noneconomist friends, we have been besieged with questions about several aspects of these events. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions with our best answers.

    The F.A.Q.’s of Lehman and A.I.G.”: Doug Diamon and Anil Kashyap provide an insightful and comprehensive look into the Lehman Bros. and AIG bailouts.