U.S. Economy in Recession : Similarities To and Differences From the Past.

Provides information on patterns found across past recessions, and analyzes how current recession might be different. Addresses length and depth of recessions, unemployment rates during recessions, and consumption and investment in recessions. Examines ties between recessions and oil prices, global...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Provides information on patterns found across past recessions, and analyzes how current recession might be different. Addresses length and depth of recessions, unemployment rates during recessions, and consumption and investment in recessions. Examines ties between recessions and oil prices, global economy, and financial sector. Considers comparisons between current recession and the Great Depression.
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