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Recession?

November 9, 2009

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Are we in a recession? If I remember correctly from my college economics class there is a precise definition to a recession. Something like multiple quarters without growth.

It seems to me this should be a simple answer. There was either growth for the required time or there was not. Why are some people saying that we are in a recession and some are saying that we are not?

Does anyone know what the definition of a recession is and have the numbers to back it either way?

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Whats the difference between (ecomonic) Depression and Recession. Seeking basic easy to understand definition?

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Looking it up on-line it stated that if the financial events go on for three or more quarters, etc. Yet, I still found it challenging to comprehend the difference between economic recession and depression. Sights I read sounded like “government” language.
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