Economics for Everyone: Understanding a Recession

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.

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