Economic Crisis only in the U.S.?

In Civics we have been learning about our economy at home and in the U.S.

We are also branching out to see if our economic troubles extend through the world.

Students:  Go to the website below and choose one of the dollar signs in on any continent you choose and take note of the issue and be able to discuss in class. 

Parents: This is a great website to check out what's going on in the world!

http://www.voanews.com/english/economics.cfm