By most economic indicators, America is inching toward financial collapse. The familiar signposts are all too visible: profligate spending, a debased currency, bank failures, record foreclosures, and the looming threat of a crippling energy crisis. We have grown accustomed to living in a stable, prosperous society, and many of us may not be prepared for a shock of this magnitude.Depression 2.0 is a practical, empowering, hands-on guide to persevering and even thriving in the event of an economic crisis. Placing particular emphasis on self-sufficiency and personal resilience, this timely, informative book offers a hopeful way forward in a time of great uncertainty. Bankruptcy, barter, and survival investing are just a few of the important topics explored.Chapters include: When Economies Fail: A Look Ahead Sounds of Distant Thunder: Preparing for Collapse Clearing the Slate: The Bankruptcy Option Trapped Inside: Urban Survival Return to Simplicity: Rural Retreat Options Powering Down: Surviving Gridcrash Between the Cracks: When You Have No Shelter Beyond Currency: Barter and the Black Market Survival Finances: Investments for Uncertain FutureDepression 2.

0 is the fourth title in Processrs" celebrated Self-Reliance Series, created to help urbanites make smart choices to live sustainably and self-sufficiently in the twenty-first century.