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Make this less complex and look like a 10th graders work The economic crisis of 2008 emerged from the housing market's collapse due to risky subprime mortgages and the excessive reliance of banks on mortgage-backed securities and derivatives. Early warning signs were ignored by the Bush administration and the Federal Reserve, leading to widespread defaults and a financial meltdown. Major financial institutions collapsed, triggering a global recession that saw the stock market crash and GDP decline. In response, the U.S. government implemented massive bailouts and stimulus packages, but recovery was slow and painful, culminating in significant losses across the economy

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The economic crisis of 2008 happened because the housing market collapsed. This was mainly due to risky loans given to people who couldn't afford them (called subprime mortgages). Banks were heavily invested in these loans and related financial products, which was a big mistake.

There were warning signs about the problems, but the Bush administration and the Federal Reserve didn't take them seriously. When people started defaulting on their loans, it caused a financial disaster. Many big banks failed, which started a global recession. The stock market crashed, and the economy shrank.

To help, the U.S. government created huge bailouts and stimulus packages, but it took a long time for the economy to recover, and many people suffered losses.

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