Economic Recession History

How would a recession in Britian affect the United States? 10 points best answer?

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:57:58 +0000

Question by Lyn-Z: How would a recession in Britian affect the United States? 10 points best answer? 20,000 jobs in Britain have been lost last month. If Britain enters a recession someday, what are the possible effects it will have on the United States? Best answer: Answer by avgjoeIf Britain falls into recession the US dollar should get [...]

Q&A: What are valid sources for the following: “How WW2 brought the United States out of the Great Depression”?

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:57:37 +0000

Question by ThePipesAreCaling: What are valid sources for the following: “How WW2 brought the United States out of the Great Depression”? I have to write a paper and the poitn of the paper is to state how WW2 brought the US out of the Great Depression. If I could get some sources that would be great! Best [...]

Q&A: Are we headed for a severe economic recession?

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:57:18 +0000

Question by Jane Doe: Are we headed for a severe economic recession? The all over the map gas prices, the dwindling real estate market, the federal interest rate climbing, the quiet lull before presidential elections… are we headed for a severe economic recession? Pharmaceuticals, food prices, clothing prices, rental and goods keep rising … [...]

Q&A: When the US is in a recession why does America vote for Democrats?

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:59:40 +0000

Question by Ray: When the US is in a recession why does America vote for Democrats? I have notice this through a brief history. FDR democrat, Clinton democrat Obama democrat..the only exception was reagan Best answer: Answer by Benjamin FranklinTo repair the damage of the Republicans Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

“Almost as bad as the Great Depression” is that correct about the current situation in the US? or exaggeration?

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:56:57 +0000

Question by Banker: “Almost as bad as the Great Depression” is that correct about the current situation in the US? or exaggeration? Obama uses that phrase, often. Others use that phrase. The History I’ve studied of the Great Depression, has no comparison to today’s distress. People in the ‘middle class’ closed the factories and stores, the [...]

Q&A: How has the current economic recession affected farmers in the United States and beyond?

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:57:35 +0000

Question by Aaron: How has the current economic recession affected farmers in the United States and beyond? i have heard a lot about the current economic recession in how it has affected various businesses, big and small, but what I haven’t heard so much about is how farmers have been affected. So, the title of my [...]

How should I start my essay on ” The Great Depression”?

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:56:29 +0000

Question by Lady A: How should I start my essay on ” The Great Depression”? I have a DBQ due on monday and I have NO idea how to start it. If anyone could give me an outline or anything of that nature to help me kick start my essay it would be much appreciated. The Task: [...]

Q&A: Is the recession good for poor people who still have jobs, but bad for others who have lost their jobs?

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:55:41 +0000

Question by Instantpainrelief2008: Is the recession good for poor people who still have jobs, but bad for others who have lost their jobs? During a recession, gas price goes down because people drive less. The cost of consumer goods also goes down because the cost of transportating those goods is less, and because people [...]

How would a recession affect the average American?

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:58:43 +0000

Question by toucansam456: How would a recession affect the average American? The last time the US was in a recession, as I remember as a young child was in the early 90’s under the first Bush. I don’t understand how exactly a recession affects the economy, and how it differs from a depression. Best answer: Answer by GhettoBlasterI [...]

Is the US really about to enter another “Great Depression”?

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:57:50 +0000

Question by meloncholybabe: Is the US really about to enter another “Great Depression”? I’ve heard, with our economy the way it is, that we’re on the verge of a depression. Is that possible this day in age? How long could it be until we are in this “depression” seeing as we’re appparently already in “recession”? And [...]

Q&A: How can we prevent “A second Great Depression” ?

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:55:50 +0000

Question by Clothsline: How can we prevent “A second Great Depression” ? Hello Yahoo, I come today to ask how can we prevent “A second great depression”? Best answer: Answer by 511@Because of the economy we are all facing a depletion in finance. The only way we can rid our selves of this is get a new president who [...]

With the world sinking deeper into a global recession, are we on the verge of repeating the…?

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:55:43 +0000

Question by Deborah: With the world sinking deeper into a global recession, are we on the verge of repeating the…? …history of the 1930s? Countries like Russia and Iran whose only source of income depends on exporting oil to keep their governments afloat are finding it difficult to keep their populations in check due to massive unemployment. [...]

When was the last recession in US and housing recessions and how long before either market rebounded?

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:55:38 +0000

Question by William Hoffman: When was the last recession in US and housing recessions and how long before either market rebounded? I am looking to see how the technology sector performed after the last recession and inparticulary after the last housing recession. Thank you. Best answer: Answer by RE its what i doHi William, The economy in this country [...]

Unique and historic cause of recession – and a unique remedy?

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:57:31 +0000

Question by PS: Unique and historic cause of recession – and a unique remedy? When (not if) we go into recession because of the home mortgage default debacle, it will be the first time in history that a recession can be pin-pointed to a single cause, and we actually and literally have the names of the [...]

Is this the longest recession in history?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:55:41 +0000

Question by Lea: Is this the longest recession in history? Besides the one that turned into the depression that is. I see the common opinion on here is that this recession will last A LOT longer. If people think this then it is my assumption that everyone will continue spending less money, which will keep recession [...]

Recession Depression Becomes Real As Many Struggle For Financial Survival

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:05:04 +0000

Recession Depression Becomes Real As Many Struggle For Financial Survival A new AP poll shows virtually half of all people recently surveyed are now concerned about losing their job. That’s nearly double since the same survey was done last year. The ailing economy is driving some people well beyond just worrying and into something far more [...]

How does a recession affect the average person?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:02:22 +0000

Question by moira77: How does a recession affect the average person? I keep seeing news about the fact that a recession may be coming. I am curious as to how this affects a normal person, not involved with the stock market etc. For instance, will prices go up for food, clothing, etc? Are there any ways [...]

What is the recession and how does it affect families?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:55:41 +0000

Question by Caroline: What is the recession and how does it affect families? I have to write an essay about the recession that america is in, right now, and how it affects families. There for, I need to know what a recession is. What is a recession? What is the difference between a recession and a [...]

Why do Liberals/progressives think that they are smarter than history?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:55:21 +0000

Question by jdman13: Why do Liberals/progressives think that they are smarter than history? “Faced with a recession when he took office, President Bush cut taxes for every federal income taxpayer, which helped set off an unprecedented 52 straight months of job creation. ” “Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase [...]

Q&A: I have to write a essay on How can we prevent “A second Great Depression” ?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:16:06 +0000

Question by Clothsline: I have to write a essay on How can we prevent “A second Great Depression” ? Hey, I have to write a essay on, How can we prevent “A second Great Depression” ? I really have no idea what to even say or write about and It is due tomorrow. If someone could help me [...]

If the United States goes into a “Great Depression” how will Asia be affected?

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:56:21 +0000

Question by flipperr: If the United States goes into a “Great Depression” how will Asia be affected? If the United States goes into a “Great Depression” how will Asia be affected? Will China, India, and other Asian countries be affected in a negative way? I hear that Asia and the rest of the world [...]

Why can’t the right-winger admit our economy is improving and still hate President Obama?

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:55:29 +0000

Question by Mr. Wolf: Why can’t the right-winger admit our economy is improving and still hate President Obama? Our economy is grew 5.7% 4th quarter and 2.2% 3rd quarter. There was a slight decrease in the unemployment rate. Just about every economist has said one of the worse recessions in history is over. You don’t even have to [...]

recession???

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:07:23 +0000

Question by jettboy: recession??? I hear talk of a possible recession in Aus, but I was not around when the last one occurred. Can someone tell me what excactly ( I know that it has an impact on the eccomony ) but what sort of impact does it have on the individual or family? Any info will [...]

If this recession is called “one step from the great depression” then why is Goldman Sach’s making huge profit?

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:00:14 +0000

Question by mbush40: If this recession is called “one step from the great depression” then why is Goldman Sach’s making huge profit? Did anyone make billions in profit during the “Great Depression”? Best answer: Answer by scott bBecause Goldman Sachs is just ONE company. It’s not a while economy. Add your own answer in the comments!

Q&A: How to rise from “the second great depression” fix bank issues & gain people’s trust for the government?

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:10:26 +0000

Question by JJ : How to rise from “the second great depression” fix bank issues & gain people’s trust for the government? In history, we have to come up with a way for the banks all over the U.S to rise from the “2nd great depression” and fix the systems from going bankrupt. Also, ways [...]

Will the governments inability to pay social security cause another “great depression” here in the US?

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:10:00 +0000

Question by dazed and confused: Will the governments inability to pay social security cause another “great depression” here in the US? The government is deficient in paying a multiplicity of debts and now we learn that it can’t pay all the money in social security that it has collected. Will this situation cause another “great depression”? [...]

Recession?

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:09:53 +0000

Question by Justin: Recession? 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 [...]

The Greatest Depression is Happening NOW!

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:07:56 +0000

The Greatest Depression is Happening NOW! During the Great Depression of the 1930â??s, the worldâ??s economy was the worst people had ever known. Until now that is! I hardly ever get depressed, even in these horrific economic times.Â For some reason (probably genetic) I can just about always see either the funny side of things, or the positive [...]

Four Reasons This Recession Will Not Become A Depression

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:12:26 +0000

Four Reasons This Recession Will Not Become A Depression Fear is a great motivator for selling anything. Few groups know that better than mainstream media. News organizations appear to be in a competition to outclass each other by way of the next terrible prediction and headline. A news organization recently went as extreme to refer to the economy [...]

5 Reasons Why The Coming Depression will be Good for America

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:09:16 +0000

5 Reasons Why The Coming Depression will be Good for America There’s no doubt about it now. It is certain. A great depression unlike the world has ever known is definitely knocking on our door and shortly to arrive. And this isn’t pessimism. I’m actually quite the optimist. But I just simply recognize that no amount [...]