Why Has the Economy Become Less Volatile?
Description:
The 2001 recession was unusually mild and brief by historical standards. At 120 months, the expansion that preceded it had been the longest in U.S. history. Is this a coincidence? A body of research concludes that it is not. This report discusses several theories for what caused this phenomenon.
Date:
April 11, 2007
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department