StraightTalk is a monthly publication from the Chief Economist of The Conference Board. It provides economic research, objective analysis, and forecasts to help new economy business executives assess economic conditions impacting their markets.
StraightTalk: February 2008
StraightTalk: February 2008
Global Economic Analysis
$55.00
Overview: U.S. Economy
- Recession risks continue to rise, although the evidence is still not definitive
- Growth has stalled out; intensifying credit crunch could tip the balance
- Countercyclical measures are unprecedented
- Long-term deleveraging of U.S. and global economies is a more important economic driver than the recession question
