Economics & Government : What Is a Recession?

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Channel: ehow · 2009 · Howto & Style

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A recession is defined by two consecutive quarters of decline in a nation's gross domestic product. Learn about the National Bureau of Economic Research, which looks to pinpoint when recessions start and end, with help from an online campaign manager in this free video on economics and recession.

Expert: Bill Scher
Contact: www.liberaloasis.com
Bio: Bill Scher is the executive editor of LiberalOasis.com, and the online campaign manager at Campaign for America's Future.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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