Description: Takes a look at what causes depressions and what it means to be in one.
Review Quotes: Book Review: How a Depression Works "Detailed explanations of economic indicators, business cycles, inflation, GDP, and the role the federal government plays in helping to control the economy are included, as are many other relevant concepts. The difference between a recession and a depression is made clear in both books, and real-world examples of all types are used..." --School Library Journal Book Review: "Very current, and with well-written and understandable explanations of many fundamentals of economics, this book will be an excellent addition to the high school and possibly middle school library." --Pamela Al-Husaini, Decatur High School