The Reality Of The U.S. Recession

05/05/2008 Mises Wire Stefan Karlsson

Today on LRC I explain why America really is in a recession and has been so since at least November last year despite the seemingly positive growth (Which as I explain really isn't positive). So if you haven't already read it, do it now.

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