The derivatives market is virtually one of the fastest growing markets in the world. After
the crisis of 2008, derivative products such as CDS and CDOs have received “bad
publicity” because they seemed at least in part responsible for the problems that led to
the Great Recession. Are derivatives a problem? Based on your studies, do you believe
derivative markets are important? Which role do they play in financial markets and the
economy overall?
the crisis of 2008, derivative products such as CDS and CDOs have received “bad
publicity” because they seemed at least in part responsible for the problems that led to
the Great Recession. Are derivatives a problem? Based on your studies, do you believe
derivative markets are important? Which role do they play in financial markets and the
economy overall?