My theory is that it is a culling of the boomers. The largest generation in history is entering into retirement world wide, and there is no plan to deal with so many useless eaters that will require so much capitol in caring for. Only five industrialized countries had the millennial generation that can offset the economic crisis through consumption and spending. The US, Mexico, India, Brazil, and Iran. These are the only countries that will survive somewhat intact after the largest economic crash in history. All other countries will be a shadow of thier former selves if they survive at all. They need to kill the boomers before they get dragged into the abyss by them.