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Recession vs Depression: What They Mean and Why One Is Far Worse

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Recession vs Depression: What They Mean and Why One Is Far Worse Recession is a word that can move markets, decide elections, and change millions of lives — yet it is often used loosely and misunderstood. Its more extreme cousin, depression, is rarer and far more devastating. Knowing the difference between the two, and understanding … Read more

What Is an Economy?

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What Is an Economy? What is an economy? It is a question most people never actually stop to answer, even though the word shows up in the news every single day. Economies grow, shrink, overheat, slow down, crash, and recover — but what exactly is the thing doing all of that? This is the first … Read more