Collapse Files · CF-026

He held forty contracts. February 3rd, 1637. No buyers at any price.

I still have the contracts. In February 1637, my brother’s books recorded an impending financial disaster: 11,000 guilders lost, margin calls, and a business closed. The contracts for Semper Augustus bulbs are reminders of a shattered market.

Case Assets

The Case Debrief is free to view. Full Case Study, Teaching Notes, Slide Deck, Discussion Guide, and Assessment are available with a Premium subscription.

Brief the Board PREMIUM
🔒 Unlock
Learn the Case FREE — included
Study the Case PREMIUM
🔒 Unlock
Teach the Case PREMIUM
🔒 Unlock
Present the Case PREMIUM
🔒 Unlock
Run a Team Discussion PREMIUM
🔒 Unlock
Test Your Judgement PREMIUM
🔒 Unlock

Watch the Full Episode

The complete cinematic audio documentary — Collapse Files

Unlock the Full Case Library

Get every Case Study, Slide Deck, Teaching Notes, Discussion Guide, and Assessment — across a growing library of business cases.

View Pricing →