problem 1: Analyze the USA financial meltdown that happened in 2008-2009. This crisis was partially caused by the reward systems that were in place for participants in the financial system.

A) Identify the major participants in the financial system. (About 3-4 of them)

B) Discuss how they were rewarded.

C) Discuss what intended AND unintended consequences the reward system had.

D) How did the reward systems promote these consequences?

E) Could the reward systems be redesigned to lessen the chances of a meltdown?

To do well, show that you understand how reward systems can have both good (intended) and (bad) unintended consequences.

Be as concise as possible focus on the reward systems.

You should have a heading for each of the major part of what you discuss.

5 page Paper, + References Page