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World Economy Falling Faster Than in 1929-1930

April 7, (Naked Capitalism) -- Barry Eichengreen, an expert on the Great Depression, and Kevin O'Rourke, take issue with the notion that the current downturn is less severe than the Great Depression. While the slump in the US is not as bad, that mis-states the global picture. . . continue reading.

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