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SUMMER SCHOOL 3: Booms, Busts & Us

Planet Money

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This chapter explores the intricacies of the business cycle, detailing how expansions and recessions affect individuals and businesses alike. A guest economics professor highlights the human stories behind economic statistics and discusses counter-cyclical policies, including the role of bankruptcy in supporting struggling businesses.

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