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Lecture

Lehman Brothers: Financial Signal Analysis

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This lecture delves into the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in 2008, exploring the impact of subprime mortgages and the subsequent financial crisis. It demonstrates the use of signal processing to analyze stock price data and detect abrupt changes.

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Finance: Investment management

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