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Transparency: The Largest Bankruptcies in History

Last week, General Motors began the fourth largest bankruptcy proceedings in history, joining the many other large and venerable companies...

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By Always With HonorJun 11, 2009
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Last week, General Motors began the fourth largest bankruptcy proceedings in history, joining the many other large and venerable companies that have sunk to the bottom during this economic crisis. In fact, eight of the 20 largest bankruptcies have happened during the last two years of crisis. Our latest Transparency is a look at the biggest sinking ships in business history.A collaboration between GOOD and Always With Honor.

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