Yes, I think it is possible. But I think It will take a major event to trigger anything on a grand scale.
possible triggers -
eliminination of all unemployment or welfare benefits
natural catastrophe - volcanic winter or ice age resulting in the elimination of at least one growing season
sars, birs flu or world wide epidemic
possible triggers -
eliminination of all unemployment or welfare benefits
natural catastrophe - volcanic winter or ice age resulting in the elimination of at least one growing season
sars, birs flu or world wide epidemic