== Factors involved in increasing survivalism in contemporary times ==
== Factors involved in increasing survivalism in contemporary times ==
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In recent years, survivalism has gained more traction due to the high amounts of sovereign debt in [[Western World]] economies and due to the current [[currency war]]s (significant printing of money by various economies) which are designed to weaken the currencies of countries in order to boost their exports.
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In recent years, survivalism has gained more traction due to the high amounts of sovereign debt in [[Western World]] economies and due to the current [[currency]] wars (significant printing of money by various economies) which are designed to weaken the currencies of countries in order to boost their exports.
Additionally, there is a lot of unemployment in many Western countries - particularly among the youth and those who occupy the lower economic strata of societies.
Additionally, there is a lot of unemployment in many Western countries - particularly among the youth and those who occupy the lower economic strata of societies.