Do the current signs of The Great Depression have you worried? Are you trying to figure out how to protect yourself if the financial system crashes? Here are some things you can do. To start, you must understand the definition of ‘economics’ as it pertains to your own personal or business finances, and how you can use that knowledge to your advantage. Forget the media reports about ‘economics’ when they discuss the ups and downs of the stock market, product shortages and demand increases,