Depression 2.0: Creative Strategies for Tough Economic Times

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Process Media, 2009 - Business & Economics - 207 pages
Annotation With contributions from Douglas Rushkoff , Claire Wolfe and Charles Hugh Smith

We have grown accustomed to life in a stable and prosperous society, and many of us are not prepared for financial uncertainty.

Depression 2.0 is a practical, empowering, hands-on guide to persevering and even thriving in the event of an economic crisis. Placing particular emphasis on self-sufficiency, community-building, and personal resilience, this timely, informative book offers a hopeful way forward in a time of great uncertainty. Bankruptcy, barter, and survival investing are just a few of the important topics explored.

Chapters include:

Worst Case Scenario: Contemplating Unemployment
Down but Not Out: Economics for Leaner Times
Walking Away: Thinking about Bankruptcy
In Case of Emergency: The Resilient Home
Return to Simplicity: Retreat Options
Keeping the Lights on: Home Energy Solutions
Between the Cracks: When You Have No Shelter
Beyond Currency: When Greenbacks Go Bad
Survival Finances: Crisis Investing
Future Shift: The Road Ahead

Depression 2.0 is the fourth title in Process' celebrated Self- Reliance Series , created to help urbanites make smart choices to live sustainably in the twenty-first century.

About the author (2009)

Cletus Nelson is a contributor to books published by Feral House, The Disinformation Company, and Creation Press.

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