CFO.com: Bankruptcy Through the Ages

With the U.S. and much of the developed world feeling the effects of a massive credit squeeze, this article is timely–perhaps even a bit macabre. Read on if you’ve ever wondered about the etymology of "bankrupt", "draconian", or "peon":

Finance in History: Bankruptcy "Chapter 11 may be tough, but it beats death, dismemberment, slavery, exile, prison, and other insolvency solutions."