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milliondollarjourney.com - 1/23/2009
6 Reasons Why Recessions are a Good Thing!
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Yes you read the title right, a recession can be a good thing! With all the doom and gloom talk of recessions, I think it’s time to look at the other side of the coin. That is, the positive aspects that recessions can bring. Even though recession means the shrinking of the economy, it ...
Comparing Recessions
marginalrevolution.com - 1/16/2009
Comparing Recessions
— marginalrevolution.com — It you look at job losses in this recession compared to previous recessions this recession looks very... bad but the labor force is much bigger today than in previous recessions.  Thus, if you look at the percentage change in employment you get a ... (more) Comparing Recessions
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economicdiscourse.com - 1/29/2009
Daily Mix - Job Cuts, U.K. lagging the developed world, China & the Recession, Getting out of ...
— economicdiscourse.com — Boeing Will Eliminate 10,000 Jobs After Posting Loss on Recession, Strike UK economy will shrink faster than... rest of the developed world, IMF predicts Recession hits China harder than India China, Switzerland agree to begin feasibility study on free trade zone (more) Daily Mix - Job Cuts, U.K. lagging the developed world, ...

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tbm.thebigmoney.com - 1/30/2009
The Recession Bowl
— tbm.thebigmoney.com — Some may argue about the players or the play on the field; others can’t wait for the... Boss to show up. And the ads will keep YouTube busy. The Super Bowl is a national event, and this year’s host committee in Tampa, Fla., is doing everything it can to stir up interest : tree-planting fun, a golf tournament with “I’m going to Disney World” quarterback Doug Williams, and a gospel celebration featuring Mary Mary and the NFL Players All-Star Choir . Plus, the recession spurs a search for free ... (more) The Recession Bowl

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This and That: Bank of Canada Rate Cut, Warren Buffet Interview and more…
Canadian Capitalist — ... a civic and renting a Ferrari, instead of buying a BMW. Michael James takes a look at an index-linked GIC and wonders if he can do better building one himself. Clever Dude on why renter’s insurance makes sense. Blunt Money on why tracking your spending will be very helpful. Money Ning offers fifty tips to budget travel and save money on vacations. That’s crazy talk! Million Dollar Journey has six reasons why recessions are a good thing. Don’t forget to enter your name in ...

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