Acordul de 700 de miliarde de dolari

In late September 2008, the U.S. Congress initially rejected a $700 billion bailout plan to stabilize the financial system, leading to a significant market drop. After five days, the plan was approved, allowing the government to purchase troubled assets and support banks. The bailout faced public backlash, questioning taxpayer responsibility for Wall Street's failures. The plan evolved to focus on direct bank support rather than asset purchases. Ultimately, $443.5 billion was spent, with a final estimated cost of $31 billion to taxpayers. This crisis raised ongoing questions about accountability in financial rescues.