Developing Nations' Debt

by Racquel Foran

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, developing nations' debt. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. What is debt, types of debt, how the debt crisis began, and the human cost of debt and poverty are discussed in detail. Causes of debt such as costs of oil and war are examined. Affects of debt and its servicing are also covered, such as inability of citizens...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617831328
• ISBN13: 9781617831324
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Essential Library
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12