Check out this youtube video about the US economy which is soon to affect the world economy.
If you have a slow connection, turn the sound off and let it load. Then turn the sound on and hit Replay.
YouTube - Quantitative Easing Explained (QE2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PTUY16CkS-k
Along the same line, see this one as well:
YouTube - End of Liberty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQv-sdMCClQ