Economist: Coming economic shocks could spark depression

When a Gallup Poll showed that 59% of Americans believe a full-fledged economic depression is "somewhat likely" within the next two years, WCCO News in Minneapolis sought out economics professor Raymond Robertson to ask, "Is this the recession that will become a depression?"

"It's hard to say," Robertson answered. "Any of the potential shocks that we face could easily slip us into a very, very serious depression."

Robertson noted that ... Full Story »

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Louise Franco
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by Louise Franco - Oct. 1, 2008

Horrible journalism. They could have at least interviewed a professor from an Ivy league school or a real economist. Instead they chose some lunatic from an unheard college named McCalster. I doubt very much this country will ever again see a depression.

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