Most people blame the government for the country's worsening economic/financial/fiscal 'crisis'.
an energy/fuel/water 'crisis' [=a time when there is not enough energy/fuel/water]
a 'hostage crisis' [=a situation in which someone is holding people as hostages]
(..) - I've decided to refocus my efforts and use my people skills... ...to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Look, I'm going to solve the Middle East crisis... ...by building an exact replica of Jerusalem in the middle of the Mexican desert. To what end? You know, it's like the baseball movie. (..)2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Jerusalem Duality Season: 1 Episode 12
(..) Is this how you normally work? Just hunches and guesses and stuff? Okay. I understand that you're going through a bit of a career crisis. You're searching for some other area where you can feel valuable and productive. But I need to tell you something, and listen carefully. - All right. (..)2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Jerusalem Duality Season: 1 Episode 12