If You Were to Use Jared Diamond's Framework from Collapse

question 54

Essay

If you were to use Jared Diamond's framework from Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed to analyze political instability in the Middle East, what are two key questions you would ask? Explain how your questions are linked to Diamond's framework.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power over time.

Recession

A significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, typically visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.

Future Profits

Expected financial gains or earnings projected for future periods, considering current business operations and market conditions.