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The 2008 financial crisis will not lead to another economic depression.

A cyclical recession will come into play but NOT a depression.

 Stand Taken 10/13/2008 2:27 AM

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The 2008 financial crisis will not lead to another economic depression.

There is no causal relationship between these two. They simply have a common source. And yes, that common source is the inept (to be generous) federal government, borrowing like there's no tomorrow, ...

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 10:33 PM

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AIG should not have been bailed out by the federal government.

That just sets a precedent for others to follow.

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 5:23 PM

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The U.S. should end agricultural subsidies.

and No. This question is way to simplistic... if all countries ended all import agricultural quotas. tariffs and subsidies simultaneously it might be ok... but what are the chances of that happening?

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 4:08 PM

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The U.S. is undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Probably... but what an opporunity for those that have managed to hang to some investment capital...

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 4:05 PM

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The 2008 financial crisis will not lead to another economic depression.

But the recession is going to feel like a depression to all of the Americans that have forgotten how to live within their means...

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 4:04 PM

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AIG should have been bailed out by the federal government.

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 3:16 PM

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Mark-to-market accounting should not be suspended.

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 3:15 PM

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be nationalized.

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 3:15 PM

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Short-selling has a positive effect on financial markets.

 Stand Taken 10/12/2008 3:15 PM

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