Downturn may be ‘the big one’

The risk of a Great Depression-style global debt-deflation cycle is one in three, according to an investment bank economist.

“I think that for many Anglo economies the risk of a pronounced deleveraging-deflation cycle is higher now than it has been since the Great Depression,” Mr Minack said in a note to clients.

» Downturn may be ‘the big one’ – The Sydney Morning Herald – 29th July 2008.