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The Top Six Threats to Civilization: Financial Meltdowns, 1st Edition

  • Erin L. McCoy
  • Published By: Cavendish Square Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1502640643
  • ISBN-13: 9781502640642
  • DDC: 338.5
  • Grade Level Range: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
  • 64 Pages | eBook
  • Original Copyright 2019 | Published/Released August 2019
  • This publication's content originally published in print form: 2019

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Overview

Financial meltdowns could leave whole nations destitute, ruin businesses, and cause major social and political upheavals. How likely is it that such a disastrous chain of events could really play out, and what are countries, companies, organizations, and individuals doing to prevent such a scenario? Readers will dive into the complex history of past financial meltdowns, such as the Great Depression and the global financial crisis of 2008, all illustrated with color photographs, sidebars, and a glossary, to learn about all the factors that may contribute to similar disasters in the future.

Table of Contents

Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction: The Economy Collapses.
1: A Brief History of Economic Crises.
2: Causes of a Financial Meltdown.
3: Three Worst-Case Scenarios.
4: How To Prevent A Meltdown.
Glossary.
Further Information.
Bibliography.
Index.
About the Author.