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Economics for Everyone: Understanding a Recession

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Economics Courses Economic Indicators Courses

Course Description

Overview

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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