I want to show you guys the site Economists do it with models. This site looks to be a fun place. Join the mailing list and she will send you out a free sticker with an interesting graph on it. I hope she keeps up the great work.
I am slowly working my way through the writings of Ben Bernanke on the great depression. There is a book compiled on lectures given by him on the subject. Very eye opening views from the man who is currently guiding our ship through the rough seas ahead. I feel safer after reading it knowing the man at the helm has studied his entire academic life in the subject of financial panics.