This article explains what needs to be done and what needs to be stopped:

http://www.aspousa.org/index.php/2009/03/no-we-cant/ FTA: What is the biggest impediment in 2009 to mitigating the harmful effects of energy problems in the 21st century? The answer may surprise you—it is insolvent zombie banks and our entrenched FIRE economy (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate).

Or if you want a quick 10-minute explanation of what should be done watch this interview with Michael Hudson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pwAFohWBL4

My favorite source for economic news is entrepreneur Eric Janszen's articles at http://itulip.com . HTH.