We hear a lot about the economy and what politicians think we should do to help it, but what exactly is the global economy? Who controls it? What are recessions and how do they happen? How does microlending work? This book answers these questions and also shows how one nation's healthy or weak economy can greatly affect the global economy.
Hot Topics is a sophisticated but accessible series for teens that tackles many of the issues of the day by taking an in-depth look at the issue, what it means to the people involved and society as a whole, and the various arguments and controversies on how to best deal with the issue.
What's Inside?
Case studies provide accounts on the real people, companies, and organizations dealing with the issues
Coverage of how the media can influence opinion
Engaging questions that will encourage critical thinking and debate
What is the Global Economy? 4
Parts of the Global Economy 10
Who Controls the Global Economy? 16
How Does the Global Economy Affect Finances? 24
Human Impacts of the Global Economy 32
Environmental Impacts 38
Changes in the Global Economy 44
Our Shared Economic Future 52
Fact File 56
Glossary 60
Further Information 62
Index 64
Overview
We hear a lot about the economy and what politicians think we should do to help it, but what exactly is the global economy? Who controls it? What are recessions and how do they happen? How does microlending work? This book answers these questions and also shows how one nation's healthy or weak economy can greatly affect the global economy.
Hot Topics is a sophisticated but accessible series for teens that tackles many of the issues of the day by taking an in-depth look at the ...