Overview
The United States is currently undergoing an economic crisis, yet very few sources place the events of today within the context of financial downturns of the past. An examination of the trends and patterns of previous depressions and recessions may allow us to recognize-and avoid-the behaviors and practices that prolonged the fiscal problems of previous generations. This thought-provoking encyclopedia presents an overview of notable economic events, their causes and cures, and their social and political impact on the nation.
