The global financial crisis

By Holly Dolezalek

Subjects: Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009, Juvenile literature, Financial crises, Economic history, 21st century, Economic history

Description: Examines an important historic event -- the modern global financial crisis. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the impact of the failing housing market and the credit crisis in the United States, the US government bailouts of banks, automakers, and other businesses, issues around financial regulation and the US Federal Reserve, the spread of financial problems to Europe, Japan, and China, and the effects of this event on society.