State of the Economy: Problems Around the World

What’s the state of our economy? Well, let’s just say things aren’t looking so hot. This video from GOOD magazine outlines the problems facing the U.S. and the world.

From YouTube:

If we’re addicted to oil, our twelve-step program should begin with admitting that we have a problem. As the price of oil creeps higher, finding new energy sources is more important than ever. But the search for alternatives, combined with environmental disruptions, is putting new pressures on other essentials like food. There are some things that are going well in the world. Right now, the economy is not one of them.

Animation & Design by Chris Weller
Directed by Max Joseph
Music: “Genesis” by Justice

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