Programs > JA Critical Issues White Papers

The current financial climate has the business community off balance and is particularly unsettling for young people. In response to this crisis, Junior Achievement Worldwide has published a series of timely and instructive Critical Issues White Papers, all of which are downloadable below. The Skyrocketing Federal Budget Deficit: Worrisome or Not? High Unemployment: The Recession's Harsh Reality The U.S. Financial Crisis: Global Repercussions Understanding Stock Market Fluctuations: The Turmoil at the Heart of the Capitalist System Understanding the Financial Crisis: Origin and Impact - Student Version Understanding the Financial Crisis: Origin and Impact - Adult Version