Dallas Public Library

Global financial crisis, Philip Steele

eng

illustrations

index present

Grade 4 to 6

non fiction

Global financial crisis

946987462

Philip Steele

Behind the news

"This important title tackles the complex events that led up to the global financial crisis and recession of 2007 onward. Readers will weave their way through the differing causes and effects of the crisis and are encouraged to come to their own conclusions about global economic theories, the effects of globalization, and the income inequality between the wealthiest 1% and the rest of the population. Using case studies, debate sidebars, and critical-thinking questions, Global Financial Crisis offers perspectives on past and current economic situations, ultimately addressing the question: Is the current economic climate fair and stable, or are the world's economies heading for another crash?"--Publisher's website

Crunch and bust -- Milestones -- How things went wrong -- The home loans trap, 2008 -- Who was to blame? -- The rise and fall of prices -- Four economic theories -- How secure is our money? -- The problems with banks -- Lehman Brothers, 2008 -- Responding to crisis -- Should bailouts be given? -- Introducing austerity -- Should we spend or save? -- The global impact -- Layoffs, China, 2008 -- Is globalization the answer? -- Poverty and justice -- Social issues, Greece, 2008-2016 -- What is the answer? -- Betting on futures -- Glossary -- Index

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