Super Rich: Decline of the U.S. Middle Class

It’s called The American Dream — a long held belief that if you work hard enough and long enough you can be successful. But that dream is no longer possible for many Americans and Keith Boag explains why. (Length: 12:39)

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The Rise of the Occupy Movement

In September a group called Occupy Wall Street began a series of demonstrations in
New York City. The movement began as a public protest against social and economic
inequality and what the protestors call corporate greed. In October the movement
spread to several Canadian cities. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the
Occupy movement and its plans to change the world. (Length: 13:28)

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NiR Study Modules
Using print and video material from archival issues of News in Review, teachers and students can create thematic modules for independent assignments, and small group study.

The Eurozone and the Economic Crisis, November 2011
Is the Recession Really Over? December 2009
Canada Gets a Recession Budget, March 2009
Canada Faces a Recession, December 2008

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    For over a year a debt crisis in the European community, or eurozone, has been affecting the stability of the world’s economic system. In recent months this crisis has reached critical levels and is threatening to plunge the Canadian economy into another recession. In this News in Review story we’ll look at the problem and what is being done to try to overcome it. (Length: 14:25)

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    NiR Study Modules
    Using print and video material from archival issues of News in Review, teachers and students can create thematic modules for independent assignments, and small group study.

    Is the Recession Really Over?, December 2009
    Canada Gets a Recession Budget, March 2009
    Canada Faces a Recession, December 2008

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    For additional related CBC videos, visit: www.cbclearning.ca

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