Critical Issues in the U.S. Economy
An explanation of the most critical issues affecting the U.S. economy.
Dollar Decline or Dollar Crash?
While most economists think the dollar will do no more than continue its gradual decline, there are some who argue it is headed for a catastrophic crash. Learn about both sides of the argument, what a crash would do to your financial security, and how to protect yourself.
Is the Collapse of the U.S. Dollar Imminent?
Is the U.S. Dollar in danger of an imminent collapse?
Current Federal Reserve Interest Rates
A primer which explains why the Fed lowered the Federal Reserve interest rate to near zero, why this won't create inflation, and unfortunately probably won't help housing.
Can the U.S. Afford Our National Security Cost?
A large contributor to deficit spending is the defense budget. Can the U.S. afford it? Share your opinion.
10 Ways the Economy Will Be Different in the Next Decade
The Great Recession is a signal, like the crash of the Berlin Wall, that the very soul of the economy has shifted. What has changed, and what trends you can expect for the next ten years.
What Are the Top Ten Events of the Decade?
The events surrounding The Great Recession of the past two years have eclipsed most of the other economic events in this decade. Take a walk back in time - who would have thought in 1999 that so much could have changed in just ten years?
Top Economic Events of the Past Decade
What do you think were the top economic events of the past decade? What affected you the most?
How Is the Banking Crisis Different from the S&L Crisis?
How does the financial crisis of 2008 compare to the savings and loans crisis of the 1980s?
Savings and Loans Crisis
The Savings and Loans Crisis in the late 1980's resulted in the bankruptcy of half of the Savings and Loan banks in the U.S.
Is the U.S. Headed Towards the Second Great Depression?
Is the U.S. headed towards the Second Great Depression? The financial crisis left the economy in a weakened state. Recent news developments lead many to believe another depression is inevitable if it hasn't started already. Here's the arguments pro and con,and what the probable outcome will be.
How Did People Survive the Great Depression?
Personal experiences of people who survived the Great Depression of 1929.
The U.S. Current Account Deficit -- Threat or Way of Life?
Many experts say that the deficit is unsustainable and is therefore the greatest single threat to the global economy. Others argue that the U.S. economy is large and stable enough to carry this deficit safely.
What Is the Current Account?
Find out why the current account is such an important component of the long-term health of the U.S. economy.
Top 5 Trends in US Economy
What are the 5 top economic trends in 2010?
Top Ten Economic Issues in 2008 - Year in Review
What were the Top 10 critical issues in the U.S. Economy in 2008? It was such a dramatic year, it is hard to pick just ten events. Here are the ones that were most dramatic and pivotal.
Foreclosure Solution
Readers' ideas on how the government reduce the backlog of homes in the foreclosure pipeline. Add your own!
How the 9/11 Attacks Still Affect the U.S. Economy
The impacts of the 9/11 terrorist attacks have had a long-lasting economic impact. One reaction to the attacks was the War on Terror, which included a war in Afghanistan, the Iraq war and the creation of Homeland Security. The increase in defense spending doubled the U.S. debt right before the 2008 financial crisis, which further added to the...