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How the U.S. Economy Just Lost 33% of its Value

How the U.S. Economy Just Lost 33% of its Value

FromEconomics Explained


How the U.S. Economy Just Lost 33% of its Value

FromEconomics Explained

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On the 30th of July 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its 2nd quarter Gross Domestic Product report.  The report noted a 32.9% contraction in annual GDP growth in the months of April, May, and June.   
For reference, the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis of 2008 saw an 8% drop in annualized GDP figures at its peak.
Released:
Sep 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.