Thursday, April 30, 2009

Economy Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since 1950s - NYTimes.com

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If that pace were to continue, nearly $1 trillion would be wiped out this year from the nation’s economic output of $14.2 trillion last year.

More than five million jobs have disappeared since the recession began in December 2007.

Mr. Volcker said the improvement was sufficient to avoid a second government stimulus on top of the $787 billion in spending and tax breaks enacted in February.

Economy Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since 1950s - NYTimes.com

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