The Global Financial Crisis

Book Overview

This book explores possible causes of the global economic crisis, including lack of banking regulation, greed of financial institutions, decisions of the Federal Reserve, and the abandonment of the gold standard. Examines the differing impacts of the crisis on wealthy nations and developing nations, and why some nations are weathering the crisis better than others. Discusses potential solutions to the crisis, such as regulatory reform and lowering restrictions on trade.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737747269
• ISBN13: 9780737747263
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12