Get the facts on the economic downturn

We all are aware of the tough economic times our country and its citizens are facing. From job losses to the slow housing market, you or someone you know has been negatively affected by the current economic climate.

What does it all mean? How did it start and when will it end? These are questions that millions of Americans are asking each other. Although the eventual scope of the crisis remains to be seen, we should all be educated in its origins so we can avoid the same mistakes in the future.

Facts on File World News Digest has put together a feature on its website dedicated to tracking and interpreting the events leading to the current crisis. You can walk through the background events and trends that put us on the road to turmoil going back as far as 2001. Study the effects of these events and efforts by our government to revive the economy. Finally, see how our problems have affected global economies.

This comprehensive package of explanations and articles will give you a firm grasp of the issues and controversies surrounding our economic situation. Use your library card to log on to Facts on File World News Digest and click on the Economic Downturn Guide link.