This historical and factual encyclopedia provides the necessary resources for understanding the recession begun in 2007. It spells out the recession-related activities and events of the past
two years to better inform the reader as he or she plans future moves for themselves and for their families, friends, and colleagues. This book provides the most current, accurate, and
sufficiently detailed explanations of the economic see-saw in 2008, 2009, and into 2010. It includes entries on key persons, companies, government programs, financial instruments, and
institutions.
