In this Special Report, Knowledge@Wharton finds that the credit crisis was triggered when Wall Street alchemists, overeager borrowers and aggressive lenders let their eye for opportunity trump their nose for risk. New regulations might prevent a recurrence -- but so would diligent decision-making.
What lies ahead for the U.S. and world economies? What is the right strategy for investors in this environment? Knowledge@Wharton discussed these questions and more with finance professor Jeremy Siegel, author of The Future for Investors.