Personally I see 2009 as being a year of adjustment and correction within the global economy, with the following years slowly returning to growth.
This economic bubble was bound to burst sooner or latter and there numerous economic circumstance that could be pointed out as a cumulative causes.
One of course being the ridiculously high price of gas thats been going on now for the last 2 years and of course the irresponsible misuse of lending institutions
within the states .
So before anyone claims that because of this slow down is a sign of the times , grab a brain will you !
But don't worry folks gas is returning to a normal pricing structure , there is going to be a new President installed in the White House which will stir up optimism and confidence.
All of the ingredients of a return to economic growth is now being set up and put into place, so don't jump out the window yet !