Business and Economy
I think we're in an economic downturn when I see _______
By Adnaan Wasey
May 02, 2008, 05:07 AM
Economists have the gross domestic product, unemployment rate and consumer price index to tell them if we're in a downturn, recession or depression. But what's your personal economic index? The number of empty storefronts? The length of the line at Starbucks? And what does it tell you about the economy?
I think we're in an economic downturn when I see _______
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#41 Posted by Valerie CAMPBELL, June 02, 07:43PM