Contents

Topic Page number

1. Declaration i
2. Preface ii
3. Introduction 1
• Review of literature 6
• Objective & scope of project/study 9
• Methodology 10
• Limitations 13

4. Analysis and Interpretation 14

• What is Bull and Bear in Stock Markets ? 14
• United States Recession History 30
• Sub prime Crisis 34
• Comparison and Representation of World Major Stock Markets 35
(2006-09)
• World Top performing Stock Markets (2009) 45
• Government Stimulus Package 63
5. Conclusions/Recommendations 65
6. Bibliography