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Marketplace. Debt nation [personal finances in crisis].

Marketplace. Debt nation [personal finances in crisis].

DVD 2006

" ... the average Canadian family owes more than it earns. In 1984, Canadians owed about $187 billion in personal debt. Today we owe more than $801 billion. Personal bankruptcies are near record highs. We carry 74 million credit cards - three for every Canadian over the age of 18. Credit counselling agencies say they're busier than ever. Students are often graduating with accumulated debt of $25,000 or more. Consumer debt levels are rising much f...

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Explore Topics & Themes:
Canada Economic conditions 21st century
Consumer behavior Canada
Consumer credit Canada
Cost and standard of living Canada Case studies
Debt Canada
Financial security Canada
Loans, Personal Canada
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Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
video file
DVD video
Target Audience Note:
CHVR: Not rated
Other Title:
Debt nation [DVD] : personal finances in crisis
Notes:
Originally broadcast on the television program Marketplace, January 15 and 22, 2006
Date at end of program: 2008
This DVD does not have scene selection
Subtitle from container
Host, Wendy Mesley
DVD
Control Number:
2492754
Other Authors:
CBC Learning (Firm)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Mesley, Wendy
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