Journal article
Multiple Narratives of the Futures of the Global Financial Crisis
Journal of Futures Studies, Vol.14(3), pp.109-128
2010
Abstract
Using causal layered analysis, the underlying stories of the global financial crisis are explored. The seven narratives presented are the GFC as: (1) a mortgage crisis, (2) a global banking crisis, (3) creative destruction, as part of natural cycles, (4) a geopolitical shift, (5) God's plan, (6) symptom of the inequity of capitalism, and (7) a window of opportunity to a different, greener world. The essay concludes with five scenarios of the futures of the world system. These are: (1) business as usual, (2) the rise of 'Chindia', (3) the quick and long road to sustainability, (4) the end game of capitalism, and (5) a new era.
Details
- Title
- Multiple Narratives of the Futures of the Global Financial Crisis
- Authors
- Sohail Inayatullah (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Publication details
- Journal of Futures Studies, Vol.14(3), pp.109-128
- Publisher
- Graduate Institute of Futures Studies, Tamkang University
- Date published
- 2010
- ISSN
- 1027-6084
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2010 Graduate Institute of Futures Studies, Tamkang University. Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450111202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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