Research Article

2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act

Volume: 9 Number: 31 March 25, 2025
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2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act

Abstract

The 2008 Global Financial Crisis exposed fundamental weaknesses in the modern financial system, resulting in widespread economic instability and catalyzing a wave of regulatory reforms worldwide. In response, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, enacted in 2010, sought to enhance financial stability, mitigate systemic risks, and strengthen consumer protections. This study examines the Act’s pivotal provisions, including its emphasis on transparency in derivatives markets, the establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the implementation of the Volcker Rule, which restricts speculative banking activities. While the Dodd-Frank Act made significant strides in addressing financial vulnerabilities, it has faced criticism for its high compliance costs and limited success in resolving the "Too Big to Fail" problem. Furthermore, challenges in harmonizing the Act with global regulatory frameworks, such as Basel III, have highlighted its limitations in addressing the complexities of an interconnected financial system. This research also underscores the difficulties faced by developing economies in adopting such comprehensive reforms due to resource and capacity constraints. By analyzing both the successes and shortcomings of the Dodd-Frank Act, this paper contributes to the discourse on financial reform, emphasizing the need for adaptive, harmonized, and globally coordinated regulatory frameworks to ensure long-term financial stability and resilience in an ever-evolving global economy.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Political Economy and Social Change

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 25, 2025

Submission Date

January 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 11, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 31

APA
Türk, M. M. (2025). 2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act. Asya Studies, 9(31), 291-306. https://doi.org/10.31455/asya.1627161
AMA
1.Türk MM. 2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act. Asya Studies. 2025;9(31):291-306. doi:10.31455/asya.1627161
Chicago
Türk, Mehmet Mert. 2025. “2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act”. Asya Studies 9 (31): 291-306. https://doi.org/10.31455/asya.1627161.
EndNote
Türk MM (March 1, 2025) 2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act. Asya Studies 9 31 291–306.
IEEE
[1]M. M. Türk, “2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act”, Asya Studies, vol. 9, no. 31, pp. 291–306, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.31455/asya.1627161.
ISNAD
Türk, Mehmet Mert. “2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act”. Asya Studies 9/31 (March 1, 2025): 291-306. https://doi.org/10.31455/asya.1627161.
JAMA
1.Türk MM. 2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act. Asya Studies. 2025;9:291–306.
MLA
Türk, Mehmet Mert. “2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act”. Asya Studies, vol. 9, no. 31, Mar. 2025, pp. 291-06, doi:10.31455/asya.1627161.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Mert Türk. 2008 Global Financial Crisis and The Dodd-Frank Act. Asya Studies. 2025 Mar. 1;9(31):291-306. doi:10.31455/asya.1627161

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