“Despite signs that the recession gripping the nation’s economy may be easing, the unemployment rate is projected to continue rising for another year before topping out in double digits, a prospect that threatens to slow growth, increase poverty and further complicate the Obama administration’s message of optimism about the economic outlook.” (Washington Post, Monday)
There’s a difference between a recession easing and productivity returning.
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“Two-Digit Inflation” by Hans Sennholz