A very good profile of Dr Nouriel Roubini, an famous economists who predicted the crisis before it happened. Join discussion...

This comic is funny! Join discussion...

"Socially conscious or selfish and materialistic?" - a fairly brief summation by Mccrindle reaserch on Generation Y. Other interesting snapshots of their reaserch on Australia's makeup are at http://www.mccrindle.com.au/resources.htm . Join discussion...

An entertaining satire on Alan Greenspan: "Alan Greenspan has presided over more hundred-year events in the last 20 years than the rest of us do in a lifetime." Join discussion...

Another side-effect of the slowing economy. Join discussion...

The U.S. Federal Reserve yesterday (Wednesday) announced a 0.5% reduction in its benchmark Federal Funds rate. The key rate now stands at 1% as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, along with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continue to grapple with the ongoing credit crisis and the likelihood of a recession not just in the United States, but worldwide. Join discussion...

Good for understanding why the market is behaving so violently. Join discussion...

We find this story very funny! Join discussion...

Which professions come through tough times in good shape and which suffer badly? Join discussion...

Interesting idea in this article: "History and academic research indicate that deteriorating economic conditions are often accompanied by an increase in illegal activity" Join discussion...