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Economics for Everyone: Understanding a Recession

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Overview

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Learn how recessions impact industries, jobs, investments, and companies. Find out what can be done when economic downturns impact workers, consumers, financial markets, and more.

Syllabus

Overview
  • Knowledge is power
  • The definition of a recession
1. Job Impacts
  • Recession and the job market
  • Industries most at risk
  • Industries most recession proof
  • The number one rule for workers
2. Economic Impacts
  • Consumer spending
  • Business investment
  • Home sales
  • Auto sales
3. Financial Market Impacts
  • Stock market
  • Interest rates and bonds
  • Commodities
  • Sector and cycle investment trends
4. Ending a Recession
  • The three ingredients of economic recovery

Taught by

Jason Schenker

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