Eric Hilt
The Enduring Power of Bond Ratings
In 1909, John Moody handed out his first As, Bs and Cs. The market would never be the same.
Researchers: Asaf Bernstein, Carola Frydman and Eric Hilt
October 1, 2023
Should Antitrust Laws Really Be Changed, or Should We Just Enforce the Laws We Have?
A presidential assassination brought the trust-busting Teddy Roosevelt to power. The episode offers lessons for today’s antitrust regulators.
Researchers: Richard Baker, Carola Frydman and Eric Hilt
July 1, 2019
Why the Panic of 1907 Led to a Recession
Understanding this history sheds light on the 2008 financial crisis.
Researchers: Carola Frydman, Eric Hilt and Lily Y. Zhou
April 6, 2018