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|aGlobal financial meltdown|h[electronic resource] :|bhow we can avoidthe next economic crisis /|cColin Read.
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|aBasingstoke [England] ;|aNew York :|bPalgrave Macmillan,|c2009.
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|aSECTION I: EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN ECONOMIC SYSTEM -- SECTION II: CREATION OF THE CONSUMER-INVESTOR -- SECTION III: AN EMERGING NEW WORLD -- SECTION IV: BANKS AND CENTRAL BANKING -- SECTION V: FINANCIAL FAILURES -- SECTION VI: POLITICS AND PERCEPTIONS.
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|aColin Read explores the intricacies of modern financial markets and explains in easy to understand terms the reasons for global financial unrest arising from the sub-prime mortgage crisis and global economic meltdowns. He proposes that a well educated economic citizen is our most effective tool to prevent future financial collapses, like the one witnessed in 2007-2008. He walks us through anumber of topics in economics, and connects these topics to real world financial problems. He then leaves us with a series of recommendations that can strengthen the economy and leave it less prone to manipulation. Throughout, he describes the role of globalization and the expected profound impact countries likeIndia and China will have on our economic future.
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|aElectronic reproduction.|bBasingstoke, England :|cPalgrave Macmillan,|d2009.|nMode of access:World Wide Web.|nSystem requirements: Web browser.|nTitle from title screen (viewed on Mar. 3, 2009).|nAccess may berestricted to users at subscribing institutions.
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