What type of recession will it be

13 May 2009

Economists are trying hard to work out if this recession will be a V, W or square root type of recession.

Economists are keen to try and assess if this recession will be a V type of recession one that rebounds as quickly as it came. Or perhaps a W type of recession one which rebounds falls and then rebounds. Or as many are now predicting a Square Root recession where the economy rebounds but growth remains slow to static. It is likely that 2010 will see some growth and the signs are that things worldwide are picking up, but many concede that sustained large growth could be difficult to come by.


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