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A PROJECT REPORT ON
“EVALUATION OF RECESSION:
A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF RECESSION”
Thesis submitted to Osmania University for the award of the Degree of
BACHELOROF COMMERCE
By
Ritesh Lahoti - 106420538027
Rishi Mohta - 106420538043
Harsh Pandya - 106420538037
Amandeep Kaur – 106420538005
Under the supervision of
Dr. D. GNYANESWER
(Assistant Professor of Commerce)
Osmania University
Department of Commerce
Badruka College of Commerce and Arts
Kachiguda,Hyderabad.
2020-2023

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Badruka College of Commerce and Arts
Kachiguda, Hyderabad
Department of Commerce
Certificate
This is to certify that the project title “EVALUATION OF RECESSION: A STUDY TO
UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF RECESSION” is a bonafide student work done by
RITESH LAHOTI(Roll No. 1064-20-538-027), RISHI MOHTA(Roll No. 1064-20-538-
043), HARSH PANDYA (Roll No. 1064-20-538-037), AMANDEEP KAUR (Roll No.
1064-20-538-005), of Badruka College of Commerce and Arts, Kachiguda, Hyderabad
under supervision of Dr. D Gnyaneswer, Assistant Professor of Commerce.
Signature of External Examiner Signature of Internal Examiner & Guide

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DECLARATION
We, RITESH LAHOTI(Roll No. 1064-20-538-027), RISHI MOHTA(Roll No. 1064-20-
538-043), HARSH PANDYA (Roll No. 1064-20-538-037), AMANDEEP KAUR (Roll No.
1064-20-538-005), pursuing B.Com(Business Analytics) Final Year from Badruka
College of Commerce and Arts, hereby declare that this project work entitled
“EVALUATION OF RECESSION: A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF
RECESSION”submitted to Department of Commerce, Osmania University in fulfilment
of B.Com(Business Analytics) course requirements, is a record of original work done by
us.
The information and data submitted in the project are authentic to the best of my
knowledge and belief. The project has not been submitted to any other university or
institution for the award of any degree, diploma or fellowship or published any time
before.
Date:
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Ritesh Lahoti - 106420538027
Signature 2:
Rishi Mohta - 106420538043
Signature 3:
Harsh Pandya - 106420538037
Signature 4:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are immensely grateful to my project guide, Dr.D.Gnyaneswer, Assistant Professor
of Commerce, for his constant support and guidance throughout the project period.
We also express my sincere thanks to Dr. B.Mohan Kumar, Principal, Badruka College
of Commerce and Arts, Hyderabad and all other staff of the college for their valuable
support towards the completion of this work.
We express my gratitude to Dr.M.Janakiram, Vice-Principal(Academic), Badruka
College of Commerce and Arts, for giving me an opportunity to do the project.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends for their insightful
comments and constructive suggestions to improve the quality of this project work.
Last, but certainly not the least, we are indebted to my parents, without their blessings
we wouldn’t have finished this project under stipulated time and with focused vision.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter ID.No. Content Page No.
1.1 INTRODUCTION 1 – 2
1.2 HISTORY 2 – 6
1.1.3 LITERATURE REVIEW 7 – 9
1.2 NEED OF THE STUDY 10 – 11
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 12 – 13
1 1.4 METHODOLOGY 14 – 15
1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 16 – 21
1.6 HYPOTHESIS 22
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CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF RECESSION
2.1 CAUSES OF RECESSION 23 – 32
2.2 IMPACTS OF RECESSION 33 – 42
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ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND SUGGESTIONS
3.1 FREQUENCY TABLES 43 – 51
3.2 ANALYSIS
3.2.1 CROSSTABULATION AND CHI SQUARE TEST 52 – 54
3.2.2 DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS 55 – 57
3.2.3 PIE CHARTS 57 – 69
3.3 INTERPRETATION AND SUGGESTIONS 70 – 89
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CONCLUSION
2.1 CONCLUSION 90 – 91
2.2 REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY 92 – 93

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Chapter 1: Recession
1.1 Introduction
A substantial drop in economic activity that lasts for a considerable amount of time is
referred to as a recession. The GDP, employment, output, and sales all usually decline
during this period. Recessions can have a significant negative effect on people, businesses,
and governments, resulting in high unemployment rates, restricted credit availability, and
decreased tax revenues.
Recessions can be caused by a variety of factors; there is no one specific cause. A decline in
consumer confidence is one frequent reason. Consumers often cut back on their spending
when they are unsure about the direction of the business, which lowers the demand for
goods and services. This decline in demand may then result in a decline in output, which
may then result in a decline in employment as companies cut staff to meet the decline in
demand.
A halt in economic expansion is another factor in recessions. An economy may become
overextended as it expands, which would cause development to stall. This may happen as a
result of a number of variables, including increasing interest rates, more regulations, or
declining investment. Businesses may start to cut back on labour and production when
development slows, which would result in a drop in GDP.
A recession can also be brought on by a financial catastrophe. When there is a serious
disruption to the financial system, such as a collapse in the housing market or a banking
crisis, financial disasters happen. It may become more challenging for businesses to obtain
the capital they require to function as a result of these disruptions as credit may become
less readily available. Production, employment, and GDP may all decline as a result of this
decrease in capital.
The effects of recessions can be felt by all three: people, companies, and governments. An
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their jobs as businesses scale back their workforces to meet declining demand or capital,
which would raise the unemployment rate. A downward spiral in economic activity may
result from this rise in unemployment coupled with a fall in consumer expenditure.
Recessions can also result in decreased credit availability, making it more challenging for
companies to obtain the operating capital they require. Due to this, many companies may
suffer or even fail during a recession, which will lower output and GDP. In addition to
experiencing lower tax revenues, governments may also battle during a recession due to
rising demand for social services like unemployment compensation.
In order to promote economic growth and lessen the effects of recessions, governments
and central banks frequently adopt policies. Spending on stimulus programs by
governments to increase demand for products and services is a typical practice. Tax cuts are
another popular strategy that can boost consumer spending and the economy. To make it
simpler for businesses to obtain credit and encourage investment, central banks may also
reduce interest rates.
In conclusion, a recession is a time of economic decline marked by a drop in the GDP, jobs,
output, and sales. Numerous things, such as a drop in consumer confidence, a slowdown in
economic development, or a financial crisis, can lead to recessions. They may significantly
affect people, companies, and governments, resulting in high unemployment rates,
restricted loan availability, and decreased tax receipts. In order to boost economic growth
and lessen the effects of recessions, governments and central banks frequently adopt
policies like stimulus spending, tax reductions, or interest rate reductions.
1.2 History
The following are recessionary events that have occurred in the past:
 The Great Depression (1929-1939):
The Great Depression was a severe economic downturn that occurred worldwide during the
1930s, starting in the United States and spreading to other countries. It was the longest,
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The Great Depression was triggered by the stock market crash of October 24, 1929, also
known as Black Thursday. The crash caused a panic that led to a widespread sell-off of
stocks, and by October 29, 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, the market had collapsed.
This triggered a chain reaction that resulted in widespread bank failures, business closures,
and job losses.
During the Great Depression, the unemployment rate in the United States soared to a peak
of 25%, and many people lost their homes and savings. The depression also had a significant
impact on other countries, leading to a global economic downturn.
The Great Depression had a profound effect on economic theory, leading to the
development of new schools of thought such as Keynesian economics, which emphasized
the role of government intervention in stabilizing the economy. The depression also had a
lasting impact on society, leading to significant changes in government policies, social
programs, and labor laws.
The oil crisis of 1973-1975 was a period of global economic upheaval caused by a significant
increase in oil prices, triggered by a series of events in the Middle East. The crisis began in
October 1973, when the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)
announced a decision to cut oil exports to countries that supported Israel in the Yom Kippur
War.
 The Oil Crisis (1973-1975):
The oil crisis caused a worldwide shortage of oil and a significant increase in prices, which
had a severe impact on many industries, particularly those that were heavily dependent on
oil, such as transportation and manufacturing. The crisis also led to inflation, recession, and
unemployment in many countries.
The oil crisis was a turning point for many countries, particularly in the United States and
Europe, which had been heavily reliant on cheap oil. It led to the development of new
policies and technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption, promoting alternative
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In response to the crisis, many countries implemented energy conservation measures, such
as reducing speed limits on highways, encouraging carpooling, and promoting the use of
public transportation. The crisis also led to the development of new technologies, such as
hybrid and electric cars, which helped to reduce dependence on oil.
Overall, the oil crisis of 1973-1975 had a significant impact on the global economy and led
to significant changes in energy policies and technology development that continue to
influence energy use today.
 The Savings and Loan Crisis (1980s-1990s):
The Savings and Loan (S&L) Crisis was a financial crisis that occurred in the United States in
the 1980s and early 1990s. The crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including
changes in banking regulations, risky lending practices, and economic recession.
S&Ls were institutions that were created to promote homeownership by providing low-cost
loans to individuals and families. However, in the 1980s, changes in banking regulations
allowed S&Ls to engage in riskier lending practices, such as investing in high-risk real estate
projects and speculative ventures.
As a result, many S&Ls became insolvent, and the government was forced to step in to
prevent a widespread collapse of the financial system. The government bailout of the S&Ls
cost taxpayers over $125 billion.
The S&L crisis had a significant impact on the U.S. economy, leading to a recession that
lasted from 1990 to 1991. The crisis also led to the creation of the Resolution Trust
Corporation (RTC), a government agency that was responsible for managing the assets of
failed S&Ls and selling them to private investors.
The S&L crisis also led to significant changes in banking regulations, including the creation of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) of 1991, which
increased regulatory oversight of banks and required them to maintain higher levels of
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Overall, the S&L crisis was a significant event in U.S. financial history, leading to the collapse
of many institutions and the creation of new regulations to prevent similar crises in the
future.
The Dot-Com Bubble (1997-2001):
The Dot-Com Bubble was a speculative investment boom that occurred in the late 1990s
and early 2000s in the United States, driven by the rapid growth of internet-related
companies. The bubble was characterized by a surge in stock prices of internet-based
companies, many of which had no clear path to profitability.
The Dot-Com Bubble began in the mid-1990s with the emergence of the World Wide Web
and the increasing popularity of internet-based services. Investors poured money into
internet companies, often without fully understanding the business models or financial
fundamentals of these companies. This led to a surge in stock prices and valuations that
were not based on traditional measures of corporate performance.
By 2000, the bubble had reached its peak, with internet-related stocks accounting for a
significant portion of the overall stock market. However, many of these companies were not
profitable, and investors eventually realized that they had overvalued these companies. This
led to a sharp decline in stock prices, with many companies going bankrupt or merging with
other firms.
The Dot-Com Bubble had a significant impact on the U.S. economy, leading to a recession
that lasted from 2001 to 2002. The collapse of many internet-based companies also led to
significant job losses and a decline in investor confidence.
The Dot-Com Bubble had a lasting impact on the U.S. economy and the tech industry. It led
to increased scrutiny of internet-based companies and a renewed focus on profitability and
financial fundamentals. It also helped to shape the development of new internet-based
businesses and technologies, such as social media and e-commerce, which have become
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 The Global Financial Crisis (2007-2009):
The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) was a severe economic crisis that began in 2007 and lasted
until 2009. The crisis was triggered by a combination of factors, including the housing
market bubble, risky lending practices, and the failure of financial institutions.
The GFC began with the collapse of the housing market in the United States, which had
been fueled by risky lending practices and the packaging and selling of mortgage-backed
securities. When homeowners began defaulting on their mortgages, it led to a wave of
foreclosures and a sharp decline in the value of mortgage-backed securities.
This had a ripple effect on the broader financial system, as many financial institutions had
invested heavily in these securities. As a result, many banks and financial institutions
became insolvent, and the government was forced to step in to prevent a complete collapse
of the financial system.
The GFC had a significant impact on the global economy, leading to a severe recession that
lasted from 2008 to 2009. The crisis also had a lasting impact on the financial industry and
led to significant changes in banking regulations.
Governments around the world implemented a range of measures to address the crisis,
including bailouts of financial institutions, stimulus packages to boost economic growth, and
increased regulation of the financial industry.
Overall, the GFC was a significant event in global financial history, leading to a widespread
economic downturn and significant changes in banking regulations and financial practices. It
also served as a reminder of the importance of sound financial practices and risk
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1.3 Literature Review
A recession is an economic downturn that affects a country or a region, leading to decreased
economic activity, rising unemployment rates, and declining consumer spending. The following
is a literature review on recession:
1. Causes of recession: According to Mankiw (2020),
Recessions can be caused by various factors such as external shocks, financial crisis, monetary
policy, and fiscal policy. Recessions can be triggered by a variety of events such as natural
disasters, global pandemics, or sudden changes in the international trade landscape. Additionally,
financial crises such as the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008 can also cause a recession.
2.Impact on employment: Halvorsen and Palmquist (2020):
During a recession, employment rates typically decline as businesses cut back on hiring or lay
off workers. A study by Halvorsen and Palmquist (2020) found that recessions lead to a decrease
in both employment rates and wages. The authors suggest that policymakers need to create
policies that promote job growth and job security during a recession.
3. Impact on consumer spending: Kim and Kim (2018):
Recessions often lead to a decline in consumer spending as people reduce their expenses and
prioritize essential items. A study by Kim and Kim (2018) found that consumer spending is
positively correlated with the economic cycle, meaning that during a recession, consumer
spending is likely to decline. This can have a negative impact on businesses, especially those that
rely on consumer spending.
4. Government response Romer and Romer (2017):
Governments often respond to recessions by implementing fiscal and monetary policies to
stimulate economic growth. A study by Romer and Romer (2017) found that fiscal policy, such
as increased government spending or tax cuts, can be effective in reducing the severity and
duration of a recession. Additionally, monetary policy, such as lowering interest rates, can also
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5. Psychological impact: Helliwell et al. (2021):
Finally, it is worth noting that recessions can also have a psychological impact on individuals
and society as a whole. A study by Helliwell et al. (2021) found that recessions lead to lower
levels of life satisfaction, trust, and social capital. The authors suggest that policymakers need to
take into account the psychological impact of recessions when designing policies to mitigate
their effects.
6. Impact on business investment: Byrne et al. (2018):
During a recession, businesses tend to cut back on their investment spending, which can have a
negative impact on economic growth. A study by Byrne et al. (2018) found that recessions lead
to a decrease in business investment, especially in industries that are more sensitive to economic
cycles, such as manufacturing.
7. International spillovers: Furceri and Zdzienicka (2019):
Recessions can also have international spillover effects, as a recession in one country can lead to
decreased demand for exports from other countries. A study by Furceri and Zdzienicka (2019)
found that recessions tend to have negative spillover effects on neighboring countries and
countries that are highly integrated into the global economy.
8. Inequality: Elsby et al. (2013):
Recessions can exacerbate existing inequalities, as job losses tend to affect lower-income
workers more severely than higher-income workers. A study by Elsby et al. (2013) found that
recessions tend to widen the gap between the top and bottom earners, as high-paying jobs are
less likely to be affected by job losses.
9. Long-term effects: Autor et al. (2020):
Finally, it is worth noting that recessions can have long-term effects on the economy and society.
A study by Autor et al. (2020) found that people who enter the labor market during a recession
tend to have lower earnings and job quality in the long run. Additionally, recessions can lead to a
decrease in innovation and productivity growth, which can have negative implications for
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10. Financial market linkages: Claessens et al. (2012):
During a recession, financial markets tend to be highly volatile, and this can have significant
effects on the real economy. A study by Claessens et al. (2012) found that recessions tend to be
associated with higher financial market volatility and lower asset prices, which can lead to a
decrease in consumer and business confidence and investment.
11. Regional differences: Faggian et al. (2017):
Recessions can have varying effects on different regions within a country. A study by Faggian et
al. (2017) found that recessions tend to have a more severe impact on regions that are highly
specialized in industries that are more sensitive to economic cycles, such as manufacturing or
construction. Additionally, regions that are highly dependent on a single industry or employer
are also more vulnerable to the effects of a recession.
12. Role of technology: Brynjolfsson and McAfee (2014):
Technological advancements and innovations can have important implications for how a
recession unfolds and its long-term effects. A study by Brynjolfsson and McAfee (2014) found
that technological progress tends to accelerate during a recession as firms seek to improve
efficiency and reduce costs. Additionally, technological advancements can lead to new
opportunities for growth and job creation in the long run.
13. Environmental impacts: Oh and Lee (2020):
Recessions can also have significant environmental impacts, both positive and negative. A study
by Oh and Lee (2020) found that recessions tend to be associated with lower levels of air
pollution and greenhouse gas emissions due to decreased economic activity. However, recessions
can also lead to a decrease in funding for environmental initiatives and a delay in efforts to
mitigate climate change.
In conclusion, a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of a recession is crucial
for policymakers to design effective responses that promote economic recovery and mitigate
negative impacts. A multidisciplinary approach that considers the interactions between
economic, social, and environmental factors is necessary to address the complex challenges
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1.4 Need of Study
Recessions are a common phenomenon in any economy, and they have significant impacts on
businesses, governments, and individuals alike. A recession is characterized by a decline in
economic activity that lasts for a sustained period. During a recession, businesses experience a
drop in demand for their goods and services, which in turn leads to reduced profits, lower
investments, and job losses. Governments also face revenue shortfalls due to decreased
economic activity, which can make it harder to fund public services and programs.
Studying recessions is crucial for several reasons. First, understanding the causes of a recession
can help policymakers implement appropriate measures to mitigate its effects. For example, if a
recession is caused by a financial crisis, policymakers may need to take steps to regulate the
financial sector and ensure that banks and other financial institutions are operating in a stable
and sustainable manner. Alternatively, if a recession is caused by a sudden drop in consumer
spending, policymakers may need to implement fiscal stimulus measures to boost demand and
stimulate economic growth.
Second, studying recessions can provide insights into the functioning of the economy as a
whole. By analyzing data on factors such as GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation,
economists can identify trends and patterns that can help them better understand how the
economy works. This knowledge can be used to develop more accurate economic models and
to inform policymaking decisions.
Third, studying recessions can help individuals and businesses prepare for and respond to
economic downturns. By understanding the causes and effects of a recession, businesses can
develop strategies to weather the storm and emerge stronger on the other side. Individuals can
also take steps to protect themselves financially, such as building an emergency fund or
investing in assets that are less vulnerable to economic fluctuations.
Fourth, studying recessions can help us learn from past mistakes and avoid making the same
errors in the future. By analyzing past recessions and the policies that were implemented to
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to inform future policymaking decisions and to improve our ability to respond to economic
crises.
Fifth, studying recessions can shed light on the distributional impacts of economic downturns.
Recessions can disproportionately affect certain groups, such as low-income workers or those
in industries that are particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations. By studying these
impacts, policymakers can develop targeted policies to mitigate the effects of a recession on
these groups and promote more equitable outcomes.
Finally, studying recessions can help us better understand the relationship between the
economy and broader societal issues such as poverty, inequality, and social mobility. Recessions
can exacerbate these issues by increasing unemployment, reducing access to healthcare and
education, and limiting opportunities for economic advancement. By studying these impacts,
we can identify strategies to promote more inclusive economic growth and to ensure that the
benefits of economic growth are shared more equitably across society.
In summary, studying recessions is crucial for policymakers, economists, businesses, and
individuals alike. By understanding the causes, effects, and distributional impacts of economic
downturns, we can develop policies and strategies to mitigate the negative effects of
recessions, improve our ability to respond to economic crises, and promote more inclusive and
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1.5 Objectives of the Study
The study of recession is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike, as it helps
them understand the underlying causes and consequences of economic downturns. In this
essay, we will discuss the objectives of studying recession, including identifying its causes,
understanding its impact on various economic sectors, analyzing government policies, and
predicting future economic trends.
 The first objective of studying recession is to identify its causes:
Economic recessions occur when there is a significant decline in economic activity for two or
more consecutive quarters. However, the causes of recessions can vary widely, ranging
from fluctuations in the housing market to changes in government policies. By studying past
recessions and their causes, economists can identify potential warning signs and develop
strategies to prevent or mitigate future economic downturns. For example, the 2008
financial crisis was caused by the housing market crash, which was exacerbated by the
subprime mortgage crisis. By understanding the root causes of the crisis, policymakers can
develop regulations to prevent similar events from occurring in the future.
 The second objective of studying recession is to understand its impact on various
economic sectors.
Recessions can have a significant impact on different sectors of the economy, including
employment, consumer spending, and investment. During a recession, unemployment rates
typically increase as businesses lay off workers to reduce costs. This can lead to decreased
consumer spending, which can have a ripple effect on other industries, such as retail and
hospitality. Additionally, investment may decrease as investors become hesitant to put their
money into risky ventures during uncertain economic times. By studying the impact of
recessions on these different sectors, policymakers can develop targeted strategies to
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downturns.
 The third objective of studying recession is to analyze its scope.
During a recession, governments may implement a variety of policies to stimulate the
economy and promote growth. These policies may include monetary policies, such as
lowering interest rates, or fiscal policies, such as increased government spending or tax
cuts. By analyzing the effectiveness of past policies, economists can determine which
strategies have been most successful in promoting economic growth during recessions. This
can inform future policymaking decisions and help governments better prepare for
economic downturns.
 The fourth objective of studying recession is to analyse economic trends.
By analyzing past recessions and economic data, economists can identify potential warning
signs of future downturns. For example, rising levels of consumer debt or a decrease in
housing prices may signal an impending recession. By studying these trends and predicting
future economic conditions, individuals, businesses, and governments can make more
informed decisions about investments, hiring, and spending. This can help individuals and
businesses prepare for economic downturns and minimize their negative impact.
 The fifth objective of studying recession is to interpret the results with appropriate data
to support.
By identifying the root causes of recessions, understanding their impact on various
economic sectors, analyzing government policies, and predicting future economic trends,
individuals, businesses, and governments can develop strategies to mitigate the negative
effects of economic downturns and promote economic growth. The study of recession is an
ongoing process, and as economic conditions continue to evolve, it remains an essential
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1.6 Methodology
Preparing a report on recession requires a clear understanding of the economic phenomenon
and a structured methodology to approach the topic. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to
prepare a report on recession:
Define the Scope of the Report:
Begin by defining the scope of your report. This should include the type of recession you will be
examining (e.g., global recession, national recession), the time frame you will be analyzing, and
the primary sources of data you will be using.
Conduct Research:
Collect data from reliable sources such as government publications, academic journals, and
reputable news outlets. Look for information on the causes of the recession, the economic
indicators affected, and the impact on individuals, businesses, and industries.
Analyze the Data:
Once you have gathered the relevant data, analyze it to identify patterns, trends, and
relationships. Look for any insights that can help explain the causes and effects of the recession.
Develop a Framework:
Use the insights gained from your analysis to develop a framework for your report. This
framework should provide a clear and logical structure for the report, including an introduction,
background information, analysis, and conclusions.
Write the Report:
Use your framework to write the report. Begin with an introduction that sets the stage for your
analysis, including a clear statement of purpose and objectives. Next, provide background
information on the recession, including its causes and the economic indicators affected. Then,
present your analysis of the data, including any trends, patterns, or relationships you have
identified. Finally, conclude your report with a summary of your findings, including any
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Review and Revise:
Review your report for accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Make revisions as needed to ensure
that your report is well-organized, easy to read, and free from errors.
Citations and Bibliography:
Be sure to include proper citations and a bibliography that lists all sources used in your
research. This is important to avoid plagiarism and to give credit to the authors whose work you
have used.
Use Visual Aids: Incorporate charts, tables, and graphs to present data in a clear and concise
manner. Visual aids can help readers understand complex information and make your report
more engaging.
Use Case Studies:
Consider including case studies or real-life examples to illustrate the impact of the recession on
specific industries or individuals. This can help make your report more relatable and increase its
relevance to readers.
Provide Historical Context:
Discuss previous recessions and their causes to provide historical context for your analysis. This
can help readers understand how the current recession fits into a broader economic
perspective.
Identify Implications:
Analyze the implications of the recession, including potential future impacts on the economy,
businesses, and individuals. This can help readers understand the potential consequences of
the recession and how they can prepare for them.
Use Plain Language:
Use simple and concise language to communicate complex economic concepts. Avoid technical
jargon that can confuse readers who are not familiar with the subject matter.

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1.7 Scope of Recession
A recession may be a noteworthy decay in financial action that endures for an amplified period,
regularly measured in months or indeed a long time. Amid a recession, there's a decrease in
different financial markets, such as net residential item (GDP), business rates, and customer
investing.
The scope of a subsidence can change depending on different components, such as the
seriousness of the financial downturn, the measure of the influenced economy, and the basic
causes of the recession. A subsidence can be restricted to a specific locale or nation, or it can
influence the worldwide economy.
The impacts of a subsidence can be broad and influence different divisions of the economy. For
case, amid a recession, businesses may encounter a decrease in deals and income, which can
lead to work misfortunes, diminished customer investing, and diminish in by and large financial
development. In addition, a subsidence can moreover influence budgetary markets, driving to
stock advertise decreases and expanded instability.
In outline, the scope of a subsidence can shift depending on extend of components, but it for
the most part includes a noteworthy decay in financial action that influences different
segments of the economy and can have far-reaching results.
Geological Scope:
A recession can be nearby, territorial, national, or indeed worldwide. For example, the
Awesome Recession that begun in 2008 begun within the Joined together States but had a
worldwide affect. It driven to a lull in financial development in numerous nations and
influenced the money related markets around the world. On the other hand, a subsidence in a
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Term:
The length of a recession can too change. A few subsidence may be moderately short-lived,
enduring as it were some months, whereas others may be delayed, enduring for a few a long
time. The length of a subsidence depends on different components, such as the basic causes of
the downturn, government approaches, and worldwide financial conditions.
Sectoral Affect:
A subsidence can influence diverse segments of the economy in an unexpected way. For case,
amid the Incredible Recession, the lodging and money related segments were seriously
affected, whereas the healthcare and instruction divisions were moderately protects from the
downturn. Essentially, the COVID-19 pandemic-induced subsidence in 2020 had an extreme
effect on the travel
Social Affect:
A recession can moreover have noteworthy social impacts, such as expanded destitution,
vagrancy, and social turmoil. Amid a recession, numerous individuals lose their employments,
and the unemployment rate increments, driving to a decrease in living benchmarks for
numerous families. Additionally, a subsidence can too compound pay imbalance and lead to
political insecurity.
Worldwide Financial Affect:
A recession can have a critical affect on the worldwide economy. Amid a subsidence, the
request for merchandise and administrations may diminish, driving to a decline in universal
exchange. This will adversely affect nations that depend on trades for their financial
development. In expansion, a recession can too influence the stream of capital over borders,
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Industry-Specific Affect:
A subsidence can affect diverse businesses in an unexpected way, with a few being more strong
than others. For illustration, the healthcare industry tends to be moderately recession-proof
since individuals require healthcare administrations, notwithstanding of financial conditions. On
the other hand, the development industry may be extremely affected since individuals may
delay or cancel building ventures amid a recession.
Government Reaction:
The government's reaction to a subsidence can too influence its scope. Governments may
actualize financial and money related arrangements to fortify financial development and
diminish the affect of a recession. For illustration, amid the Incredible Recession, the U.S.
government actualized the American Recuperation and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which
included charge cuts and expanded government investing to fortify financial development.
Long-Term Impacts:
A subsidence can have long-term impacts on the economy and society. For case, amid a
subsidence, numerous companies may cut back on inquire about and development, leading to a
diminish in advancement. Additionally, a subsidence can moreover lead to a diminish in human
capital, as numerous individuals may be unemployed for an amplified period, driving to a
misfortune of aptitudes and involvement.
Shopper Behavior:
Customer behavior can moreover be affected by a recession. Amid a recession, individuals may
diminish their investing, particularly on non-essential things, in an exertion to spare money.
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decrease in financial movement. Furthermore, amid a recession, individuals may ended up
more risk-averse, driving to a diminish in venture and entrepreneurial action.
Unemployment:
Unemployment is one of the foremost noteworthy impacts of a recession. Amid a recession,
companies may lay off representatives to diminish costs, driving to an increment in
unemployment. This could have a swell impact on the economy, as individuals who are
unemployed may decrease their investing, driving to a advance decay in financial movement.
Additionally, long-term unemployment can lead to a diminish in aptitudes and a misfortune of
self-esteem and certainty, which can have enduring impacts.
Universal Participation:
Worldwide participation can too play a part in moderating the scope of a recession. Amid the
worldwide monetary emergency of 2008-2009, worldwide participation was basic in stabilizing
the worldwide economy. For illustration, the G20 nations worked together to arrange monetary
and financial arrangements, driving to a facilitated worldwide reaction to the emergency.
Natural Affect:
A recession can moreover have natural impacts. For illustration, amid a recession, companies
may cut backon speculations in renewable energy and natural advances, driving to a diminish in
advance towards maintainability objectives. Besides, a recession can moreover lead to a
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Government Obligation:
A recession can moreover affect government obligation levels. Amid a recession, government
incomes may diminish, whereas investing on social welfare programs and financial jolt may
increment. This could lead to an increment in government shortfalls and obligation levels,
which can have long-term suggestions for the economy.
Credit Accessibility:
Amid a recession, credit accessibility can moreover be affected. Banks and other moneylenders
may ended up more risk-averse, driving to a decrease within the accessibility of credit for
businesses and people. This will contrarily affect financial movement, as numerous businesses
depend on credit to contribute and develop.
Territorial Contrasts:
The scope of a subsidence can too change by locale. For case, a few districts may be more
intensely affected than others, depending on the businesses that overwhelm the nearby
economy. In addition, a few locales may have more vigorous social security nets and bolster
frameworks input to assist people and businesses climate the storm of a subsidence.
Political Impacts:
A subsidence can moreover have political impacts, such as a misfortune of certainty in political
pioneers or political insecurity. Amid a recession, individuals may gotten to be baffled with the
government's reaction to the downturn and may be more likely to bolster anti-establishment
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Development:
At last, a recession can too affect advancement. Amid a subsidence, companies may be less
likely to invest in inquire about and improvement, driving to a diminish in development. In any
case, subsidences can too lead to unused thoughts and ways of doing things, as businesses and
people are constrained to be more imaginative in finding arrangements to financial challenges.
In outline, the scope of a subsidence is complex and can affect government obligation, credit
accessibility, territorial contrasts, political impacts, and innovation. Understanding the scope of
a recession is basic for policymakers and people to create successful reactions to relieve its
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1.8 Hypothesis
Null hypothesis: There is no relationship between the causes of recession and occupation.
Alternative hypothesis: There is a significant relationship between the causes of recession and
occupation.
Null hypothesis: The level of government spending has no effect on the occurrence of a
recession in different occupations.
Alternative hypothesis: The level of government spending has a significant effect on the
occurrence of a recession in different occupations.
Null hypothesis: The level of consumer spending has no effect on the occurrence of a recession
in different occupations.
Alternative hypothesis: The level of consumer spending has a significant effect on the
occurrence of a recession in different occupations.
Null hypothesis: The economic policies of a government have no effect on the rate of
unemployment in different occupations.
Alternative hypothesis: The economic policies of a government have a significant effect on the
rate of unemployment in different occupations.
Null Hypothesis: The onset of recession does not have a significant impact on businesses.
Alternative Hypothesis: The onset of recession has a significant impact on businesses.

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Chapter 2: Causes and Impacts of Recession
2.1 Causes of Recession
Consumer confidence decline
Consumers stop buying when they lose faith in the economy, which can create a vicious cycle.
The necessity for or ability to afford hiring new workers will gradually decline if the demand for
goods and services is sufficiently low.
As a result, the economy will create fewer jobs, sales will continue to decline, and producers
will generally reduce output in response to the declining demand. Reducing output also entails
reducing employment, which raises the unemployment rate and prompts people to reduce
their spending.
Exorbitant Interest Rates
Rising interest rates increase the cost of borrowing money, which discourages consumers and
businesses from doing so. make investments or purchases. The economy's demand for products
and services declines as a result of the lower spending.
As a result of the decline in demand and the ensuing production reductions, firms hire fewer
personnel. Inflation declines as economic spending declines. Nonetheless, a recession may
occur if rising interest rates push the economy into an unsustainable state of contraction.
Collapse of the Stock Market
A recession might result from a stock market meltdown. Investors frequently have less money
to invest in enterprises as stock prices fall. Layoffs or hiring freezes may result if businesses are
unable to raise the necessary funds for expansion and running expenses.
Some of the most significant stock market crashes in American history occurred right before a
downturn in the economy. Examples include the "Black Tuesday" stock market crash that
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Deregulation
When they eliminate crucial safeguards, legislators run the risk of starting a recession. When
the Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act was passed in 1982, the roots of the savings
and loan crisis and the ensuing recession were sown.
The loan-to-value ratio and interest rate ceiling restrictions for savings and loan associations
were eliminated by this law and the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control
Act of 1980.
The 1990 recession was brought on by the savings and loan crisis. Insolvency of more than
1,000 banks with $500 billion in assets occurred as a result of real estate flips, dubious lending,
and unlawful activity.
Post-War Depressions
In American history, postwar recessions have occurred regularly. After World War II, the Korean
War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War, there were recessions. Following the Korean,
Vietnam, and Gulf Wars, the annual growth fell by 4.5%, while the unemployment rate
increased by an average of 1%.
Credit Shocks
A credit crunch happens when there is an unexpected decrease in the amount of money that
may be borrowed, which reduces the number of loans. For instance, during the 2008 financial
crisis, banks suffered significant losses as a result of the high number of defaulted mortgages
and the faulty mortgage debt they had purchased. They were extremely hesitant to make loans
as a result of these losses.
Interest rates rise and less money is available for businesses and individuals when lenders are
more cautious. That might cause a recession.
Asset Bubbles and Their Burst
Asset bubbles develop when the costs of investments such as gold, equities, or real estate go
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recession to take place. The housing bubble and the "dot com" stock bubble occurred just
before the recessions of 2001 and 2008, respectively.
Deflation
Deflation diminishes the value of products and services being sold on the market, which
encourages individuals to wait to buy until prices are lower. Since they cannot afford to take on
debt at such high interest rates, it is frequently linked to high interest rates, which may also
make consumers wait to make purchases.
Because businesses must reduce expenses, deflation can also result in a rise in unemployment.
Due to the fact that unemployed people frequently are unable to spend money to stimulate the
economy, this may produce a deflationary cycle.
Tight money related arrangement:
When central banks increment intrigued rates and decrease the cash supply to control swelling,
it can lead to a diminish in customer and trade investing and a subsidence.
Resource bubbles:
When asset prices such as stocks, genuine domain, or commodities rise quickly and after that
crash, it can cause a subsidence. This will happen when speculators offered up costs based on
theory instead of financial basics.
Money related emergencies:
When money related educate such as banks, fence stores, or speculation banks ended up
wiped out due to destitute loaning hones or over the top use, it can lead to a monetary
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Outside stuns:
Outside variables such as characteristic calamities, pandemics, exchange debate, or geopolitical
tensions can disturb worldwide supply chains, diminish request for products and
administrations, and lead to a recession.
Auxiliary awkward nature:
When there are noteworthy lopsided characteristics within the economy, such as tall levels of
obligation, pay imbalance, or exchange shortages, it can lead to a subsidence. These lopsided
characteristics can make the economy helpless to stuns and decrease its capacity to recuperate
rapidly.
Mechanical disturbance:
Innovative propels can disturb businesses, driving to work misfortunes and a decrease in
financial movement. This will happen when unused advances supplant existing ones, such as
when online shopping supplanted conventional retail stores.
Statistic changes:
Changes in populace socioeconomics, such as an aging population or declining birth rates, can
diminish request for products and administrations, driving to a recession.
Wars and clashes:
Wars and clashes can disturb exchange, annihilate framework, and cause critical financial
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Government arrangements:
Government arrangements can contribute to a recession. For case, in case the government
diminishes investing or increments charges, it can lead to a diminish in request for products and
services, which can lead to a recession. Essentially, in the event that the government executes
protectionist exchange policies, it can diminish trade and hurt the economy.
Overproduction and oversupply:
Overproduction and oversupply of merchandise and administrations can lead to a decrease in
costs, lower benefits, and cutbacks, driving to a subsidence. This could happen when businesses
deliver more than what shoppers can bear or when there's overabundance capacity
Buyer and trade certainty:
Customer and commerce certainty are basic for financial development. A decay in buyer or
commerce certainty can lead to decay in investing, speculation, and financial action, driving to a
recession.
Normal calamities:
Normal catastrophes such as seismic tremors, typhoons, surges,and rapidly spreading fires can
cause significant financial harm, driving to a subsidence. These fiascos can devastate
framework, disturb supply chains, and lead to work misfortunes.
Worldwide financial conditions:
A subsidence in one nation can spill over to other nations, driving to a worldwide subsidence.
This may happen when nations are closely coordinates through exchange and budgetary
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Monetary arrangement:
Financial approach, which involves government investing and tax assessment, can contribute
to a recession. For example, in case the government runs a expansive budget shortage, it can
lead to higher intrigued rates, swelling, and decreased speculation, driving to a recession.
Labor showcase awkward nature:
Labor showcase awkward nature, such as ability jumbles, wage rigidities, and tall
unemployment rates, can lead to a decrease in efficiency, diminished financial movement, and
a recession. These awkward nature can lead to a decay in customer request and business
speculation, causing a compression within the economy.
Declining real bequest costs:
A decay in genuine domain costs can lead to a decrease in buyer wealth, lower shopper
investing, and a decay in financial action. This could happen when genuine bequest costs are
misleadingly expanded due to theory or remiss loaning hones, and a rectification happens.
Currency depreciation:
A cash debasement can lead to higher purport costs, swelling, and a decrease in buyer
investing and financial action. This could happen when a nation cheapens its money to boost
sends out, driving to negative results for the residential economy.
Political insecurity:
Political flimsiness can hurt economic growth and lead to a subsidence. This may happen when
political turmoil, such as challenges or gracious distress, leads to disturbances within the
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Lacking foundation:
Lacking foundation, such as obsolete transportation frameworks, water supply systems, and
vitality frameworks, can lead to higher generation costs, diminished proficiency, and a decrease
in financial movement. This may lead to a recession in case the foundation lacks are not tended
to.
Pay imbalance:
High levels of salary disparity can lead to diminished shopper request, as moo- and middle-
income families have less expendable wage to spend. This may lead to a decrease in financial
movement and a potential recession.
Money related theory:
Money related hypothesis, such as the creation of speculative bubbles in certain asset classes,
can lead to a sudden decay in costs, driving to a subsidence. This will happen when showcase
members ended up excessively idealistic approximately the potential returns of certain
resources, driving to a surge in request and a consequent decrease when the bubble bursts.
Globalization:
Whereas globalization has driven to expanded exchange and financial development, it can also
contribute to a recession. For illustration, a sudden lull in one country's economy can lead to
diminished request for merchandise and administrations from other nations, driving to a
decrease in financial action and possibly a recession.
Pandemics:
Pandemics, such as the COVID-19 widespread, can lead to critical financial harm due to
disturbances in supply chains, diminished shopper investing, and commerce closures. This will
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Natural fiascos:
Natural catastrophes, such as oil spills or extraordinary climate occasions, can cause critical
financial harm and lead to a recession. These calamities can hurt businesses and disrupt supply
chains, driving to a decrease in financial action.
Technological alter:
Innovative alter can lead to noteworthy disturbances in certain businesses and work
misfortunes, driving to a decay in financial movement. For case, the mechanization of certain
employments can lead to diminished request for labor and lower buyer investing.
Statistic changes:
Changes in statistic designs, such as maturing populaces or changes in movement designs, can
lead to a decrease in financial development and a potential subsidence. For illustration, a
maturing populace may lead to diminished buyer investing and investment.
Exchange awkward nature:
Exchange awkward nature, such as determined exchange shortages, can lead to a decline in
economic activity and possibly a subsidence. This may happen when a nation imports more
than it sends out, driving to a decrease on its assets and a potential money emergency.
Regulatory changes:
Changes in government regulations can lead to disturbances in certain businesses and
expanded costs, leading to a decay in financial movement. For illustration, expanded directions
within the money related division can lead to diminished loaning and investment, possibly
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Geopolitical pressures:
Geopolitical pressures, such as trade disputes or military clashes, can lead to a decay in
economic activity and possibly a recession. This can happen when disturbances in exchange or
expanded instability lead to diminished customer and trade certainty.
Innovative alter:
Mechanical alter can lead to noteworthy disturbances in certain businesses and work
misfortunes, driving to a decrease in financial movement. For illustration, the mechanization of
certain occupations can lead to decreased demand for labor and lower buyer investing.
Statistic changes:
Changes in statistic designs, such as maturing populaces or changes in relocation designs, can
lead to a decline in financial development and a potential recession. For case, a maturing
populace may lead to diminished buyer investing and investment.
Exchange lopsided characteristics:
Exchange awkward nature, such as determined exchange shortages, can lead to a decay in
financial action and possibly a subsidence. This may happen when a nation imports more than it
sends out, driving to a decrease on its assets and a potential cash emergency.
Administrative changes:
Changes in government directions can lead to disruptions in certain businesses and expanded
costs, driving to a decrease in financial action. For illustration, expanded controls within the
money related segment can lead to diminished loaning and speculation, potentially leading to a
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Characteristic asset consumption:
Characteristic asset consumption can lead to increased costs of generation, diminished
effectiveness, and a decay in financial action. For case, a decline in oil saves can lead to
expanded costs for vitality, driving to diminished buyer investing and potentially a recession.
Financial arrangement:
Destitute financial arrangements, such as excessive government investing or insufficient tax
assessment, can lead to a decay in financial action and possibly a subsidence. This will happen
when over the top government borrowing leads to higher intrigued rates, diminished
speculation, and lower financial development.
Money related policy:
Poor financial arrangements, such as excessively tight or free money related approaches, can
too lead to a decrease in financial action and potentially a subsidence. This could happen when
a central bank raises intrigued rates as well rapidly, driving to diminished shopper and business
spending and possibly a subsidence.
Monetary emergencies:
Monetary emergencies, such as bank disappointments or stock market crashes, can lead to a
decay in financial action and possibly a subsidence. This can happen when financial instability
leads to diminished venture, diminished customer confidence, and a withdrawal within the
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2.2 Impacts of Recession
Effect of the Recession on Small Companies
The total number of small enterprises in the US is astonishing. Small businesses, broadly
defined as those with less than 500 employees, contributed 43.5% of the U.S. GDP in
2014, a decrease from 48% in 1998.
From 2012 to 2016, those with less than 100 employees continued to account for 35%
of employment and 30% of wages in the United States.
These numbers shouldn't mask the fact that the majority of small businesses are modest
in size. According to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data from 2013, more than 70% of
businesses earned sales below $500,000 and nearly 40% of businesses had revenue
below $100,000. The U.S. Census Bureau reported 29.6 million small enterprises, just
20% of which were employers.
The great majority of small enterprises suffer from a lack of scale, which reduces their
ability to weather economic downturns and gain market share and industry leverage.
Lenders are aware of this. Without strong cash reserves and capital assets that may be
used as collateral during times of increased uncertainty and business risk brought on by
recessions, they are likely to be less enthusiastic about lending to a corporation.
Small businesses often cannot raise money by selling shares in a secondary offering or
issuing bonds, in contrast to publicly traded companies. Failing small enterprises also
often cannot push the government for assistance, unlike large employers in high-value
industries.
Small firms are hence particularly susceptible to increases in Chapter 11 bankruptcy
linked to previous recessions. The exception was the COVID-19 recession when
pandemic alleviation measures broadly available to employers of every size averted the
feared wave of bankruptcies.
In a recession, small firms typically suffer worse than large ones because they are less
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Effect of the Recession on Big Businesses
Recessions can affect even large corporations. The number of bankruptcy filings in 2020
was 244, which was a record high since 2009. Industries hit most included energy, retail,
and consumer services.
As bear markets sometimes precede and/or follow recessions, share values may see
steep declines as revenue and profit declines are reflected in quarterly earnings reports.
Some businesses may be obliged to cut back on or stop paying shareholder dividends if
the profit fall is very severe.
To offset the drops in revenue and profitability during a recession, large corporations
do, however, have more options than small ones.
When everything else fails, they may resort to layoffs to minimize costs. They may
decrease hiring, implement a hiring freeze, and halt salary rises. Also, businesses may
reduce marketing and capital expenditures, slow down R&D, and halt the introduction
of new products. Large organizations’ numerous staff and suppliers are likely to feel the
effects of such cuts.
According to one study, big businesses that make long-term strategic investments
during a recession while realizing operational cost savings without laying off workers
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Declining sales
Nothing affects a firm more during a recession than when customers stop ordering as
frequently or when sales dwindle to a trickle. A reduction in aggregate demand during
an economic downturn result in lower sales for the majority of enterprises.
Manufacturing and the energy sector are two cyclical industries that frequently see
significant drops. When sales declines, businesses with large fixed costs, such as
merchants and technology suppliers, take a disproportionate financial blow.
Inflated stocks may force manufacturers to reduce output until demand picks up.
Consumer demand deterioration lowers the anticipated returns on investment for
advertising and marketing expenditures, leading to reductions in those budgets. For
media organisations, whether they publish, broadcast, or sell, that can result in a decline
in revenue.
Impairment of Credit and Bankruptcy
The tightening of financial conditions is one of the first consequences of recessions on
enterprises. Lenders become more picky about the risks they are willing to underwrite
in the face of a downturn that is unpredictable in terms of its severity and duration.
If customers and businesses all throughout the supply chain are affected by liquidity
problems, a recession may cause a company's accounts receivable to balloon.
Consumers who owe the business money might delay or even forego payments entirely.
In response, the business might be compelled to reduce its own payments.
As the Federal Reserve reduces the federal funds rate in reaction to the downturn,
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businesses have fixed debt Costs of debt servicing that must be paid even while sales
and profits are down. This explains why corporate bankruptcies have increased
significantly during previous recessions.
Layoffs of Employees and Benefit Cuts
Layoffs are a common cost-cutting measure used by both large and small businesses,
particularly if fewer employees are required to match the decreased demand for their
goods and services. While morale may suffer as workloads grow and salary increases
halt or cease amid the possibility of additional layoffs, productivity per employee may
rise.
Workers are hesitant to accept pay reductions even when layoffs are the most likely
outcome due to the sticky nature of wages. Yet, in a very protracted and severe
recession, management and labour may negotiate the price concessions necessary to
save the business and preserve jobs, including wage and benefit reductions.
 Unemployment:
Amid a subsidence, businesses can cut costs by laying off representatives or cutting hours, but
doing so can lead to noteworthy work misfortunes. This could have a negative affect on people
and families, particularly in the event that they are incapable to discover a modern work.
 Diminish in private utilization:
Amid a subsidence, buyers may hold back investing due to unemployment and vulnerability
approximately long haul. This could lead to lower financial action and a compression of the
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 Decreased venture:
Amid a recession, financial specialists gotten to be more chance unwilling and hesitant to
contribute in modern wanders. This seem lead to lower commerce venture and slower financial
development.
 Expanded government investing:
Governments can spend more on framework and other programs amid a subsidence to fortify
the economy. Whereas this makes a difference invigorate financial action, it can moreover lead
to expanded government obligation and potential long-term financial problems.
 Shrinking lodging showcase:
Amid a subsidence, the genuine domain showcase may drop due to lower lodging request and
declining credit. This will lead to declining property values and potential foreclosures, which can
have a negative affect on property holders and the economy at expansive.
 Expanded destitution:
A recession can lead to rising destitution rates, particularly among low-income and powerless
populaces. This may be due to unemployment, diminished pay, and restricted access to
fundamental administrations.
 Affect on mental wellbeing:
A subsidence can have a negative affect on mental wellbeing, particularly for those who are
unemployed or monetarily unsteady. This may lead to expanded stretch, uneasiness and
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 A strained social security net program:
Amid a subsidence, request for social security he net programs such as unemployment benefits
and nourishment help may increment, putting a strain on these programs and possibly
constraining access.
 Reduced get to to credit:
Amid a recession, banks ended up more hazard unwilling and hesitant to loan, constraining get
to to credit for people and businesses. This could make it more troublesome for people to form
vital buys and for companies to contribute in modern wanders.
 Diminish in government income:
Amid a recession, government incomes may drop due to lower financial movement and lower
assess incomes. This may make it troublesome forgovernments to support fundamental
administrations and programs.
 Rising disparity:
Subsidences can compound wage and riches imbalances, as individuals who are as of now well
off can survive recessions. This compounds existing disparities and can have long-term financial
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 Stock advertise drop:
Amid a subsidence, the stock showcase can take a hit when financial specialist certainty falls
and corporate profit drop. This seem lead to lower retirement investment funds and possibly
lower buyer investing.
 Expanded national obligation:
To fortify the economy amid a recession, governments can increment investing and take on
additional obligation. Whereas this makes a difference invigorate financial action, it can
moreover lead to expanded government obligation and potential long-term financial issues.
 Impact on the worldwide economy:
A recession can have worldwide swell impacts, particularly in the event that it happens in a
enormous nation just like the Joined together States or China. This seem diminish trade request
and lead to a lull within the worldwide economy.
 Changes in consumer behavior:
During a recession, consumers may change their spending habits, choosing cheaper and
essential goods and services. This can have lasting effects on businesses and the economy as a
whole.
 A strained medical system:
A recession can lead to increased demand for medical services, especially psychiatric services.
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 Declining innovation:
During a recession, companies may be reluctant to invest in new technologies and research and
development. This could lead to less innovation and slower long-term economic growth.
 Decrease in trade:
A recession can lead to a decline in international trade as businesses and consumers cut
spending. This could lead to lower economic activity and a contraction of the global economy.
 Increased crime rate:
A recession can lead to an increase in crime rates, especially property crime and financial fraud.
This may be due to increased economic stress and reduced employment opportunities.
 Decrease in charitable donations:
During a recession, individuals and businesses may limit charitable donations due to financial
pressure. This can have a negative impact on nonprofit organizations and the people they
serve.
 Declining access to education:
During a recession, access to education may be limited as funding for schools and colleges is
reduced and access to student loans is restricted.
 Impact on small businesses:
Small businesses may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of a recession as they may have
limited resources to weather the recession. This could lead to business closures and a decline in
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 Political instability:
A recession can lead to political instability, especially if the public is dissatisfied with
government policies and how the recession has been handled.
 Long-term economic impact:
A recession can have long-term effects on the economy, including lower economic growth,
lower productivity, and lower innovation. These effects could last for years or decades after the
recession ends.
 Impact on the housing market:
A recession can have a big impact on the housing market, especially if property prices fall and
foreclosures rise. This could reduce homeowners' wealth and depress the construction
industry.
 Limited Mobility:
During a recession, financial constraints may make individuals less likely to relocate for job
openings or other reasons. This could reduce geographic mobility and slow economic growth.
 Environmental impact:
A recession can have a positive impact on the environment, such as lower greenhouse gas
emissions due to reduced economic activity. However, it can also have a negative impact on the
environment when governments prioritize economic growth over environmental protection.
 Impact on public services:
A recession can reduce funding for public services such as transportation, parks, and libraries.
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 Changing consumer preferences:
A recession can lead to changes in consumer tastes, especially when it comes to luxury goods
and services. This can have lasting effects on businesses and can lead to changes across the
economy.
 Increased polarization:
A recession can lead to increased political and social polarization, especially if there is public
dissatisfaction with the government's response to the recession. This can increase social
tension and reduce social cohesion.
 Increased risk of recession:
A recession can increase the risk of future recessions, especially if governments and businesses
do not learn from past mistakes and take appropriate action to prevent future economic crises.
In summary, a recession can have many different effects on economies, businesses, and
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Chapter 3: Analysis and Interpretation
3.1 Frequency Tables from Data Collected
Table 3.1 Age
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid 15-25 71 70.3 70.3 70.3
25-35 12 11.9 11.9 82.2
35-45 7 6.9 6.9 89.1
45-55 6 5.9 5.9 95.0
55+ 5 5.0 5.0 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.2 Occupation
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 1 1.0 1.0 1.0
Employee 20 19.8 19.8 20.8
Student 64 63.4 63.4 84.2
Business
Man
15 14.9 14.9 99.0
Other 1 1.0 1.0 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.2 Gender
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Male 62 61.4 61.4 61.4
Female 36 35.6 35.6 97.0
Prefer not to
say
3 3.0 3.0 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.3 What according to you are the causes of recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 25 24.8 24.8 24.8
High Interest Rates 21 20.8 20.8 45.5
Stock Market
crashes
7 6.9 6.9 52.5
Deregulation 6 5.9 5.9 58.4
Post war effects 16 15.8 15.8 74.3
Credit Crunches 6 5.9 5.9 80.2
Covid 19 16 15.8 15.8 96.0
Others 4 4.0 4.0 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.4 If High Interest rates are a major cause of
recession. On the basis of this do you think Central Banks
should increase interest rates as a measure to control
Inflation?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 1 1.0 1.0 1.0
Yes 51 50.5 50.5 51.5
No 18 17.8 17.8 69.3
Maybe 31 30.7 30.7 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.5 Do you think will Recession have any impact on
employment
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No Response 25 24.8 24.8 24.8
Yes 65 64.4 64.4 89.1
No 2 2.0 2.0 91.1
Neutral 9 8.9 8.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.6 On a scale of 0-5, How much impact would
recession have on employment? ('0', being the least
and '5' being the highest)
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid 0 1 1.0 1.0 1.0
1 1 1.0 1.0 2.0
2 4 4.0 4.0 5.9
3 48 47.5 47.5 53.5
4 28 27.7 27.7 81.2
5 19 18.8 18.8 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.7 Will recession impact your spending power?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 25 24.8 24.8 24.8
Yes 60 59.4 59.4 84.2
No 7 6.9 6.9 91.1
Neutral 9 8.9 8.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.8 Price of a commodity strongly affects my decision
making.
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Strongly Agree 37 36.6 36.6 36.6
Agree 39 38.6 38.6 75.2
Strongly
Disagree
2 2.0 2.0 77.2
Disagree 4 4.0 4.0 81.2
Neutral 19 18.8 18.8 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.9 Should Government intervene to control
recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No
response
25 24.8 24.8 24.8
Yes 65 64.4 64.4 89.1
Neutral 11 10.9 10.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.10 How can Government control recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No Response 26 25.7 25.7 25.7
Lowering tax rates 28 27.7 27.7 53.5
Increasing spending to
encourage demand and
spur economic activity
24 23.8 23.8 77.2
Reducing the Interest
Rates
18 17.8 17.8 95.0
Other 5 5.0 5.0 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.11 Does recession impact businesses?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 26 25.7 25.7 25.7
Yes 62 61.4 61.4 87.1
No 2 2.0 2.0 89.1
Neutral 11 10.9 10.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.12 Which industry do you think would be mostly
impacted with the onslaught of recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Manufacturing 27 26.7 26.7 26.7
Service
industry
42 41.6 41.6 68.3
Tourism 9 8.9 8.9 77.2
Transportation 4 4.0 4.0 81.2
Retail shops 13 12.9 12.9 94.1
Other 6 5.9 5.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.13 If there's a recession in USA will it affect globally?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 26 25.7 25.7 25.7
Strongly Agree 32 31.7 31.7 57.4
Agree 24 23.8 23.8 81.2
Strongly
Disagree
2 2.0 2.0 83.2
Disagree 2 2.0 2.0 85.1
Neutral 15 14.9 14.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.14.Recession has a sharp effect on the income
groups that reside below the poverty line.
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 2 2.0 2.0 2.0
Strongly agree 27 26.7 26.7 28.7
Agree 47 46.5 46.5 75.2
Strongly
disagree
3 3.0 3.0 78.2
Disagree 8 7.9 7.9 86.1
Neutral 14 13.9 13.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.15.What according to you are the long term effects of
Recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 1 1.0 1.0 1.0
Rise in
unemployment
64 63.4 63.4 64.4
Reduced Inflation
rate
19 18.8 18.8 83.2
Energized markets 12 11.9 11.9 95.0
Other 5 5.0 5.0 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.16.Will recession have any impact on financial
markets?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 25 24.8 24.8 24.8
Yes 61 60.4 60.4 85.1
No 6 5.9 5.9 91.1
Neutral 9 8.9 8.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.17.If so, How will it impact Investors in terms of
profitability?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 31 30.7 30.7 30.7
Negative
returns
42 41.6 41.6 72.3
Positive returns 7 6.9 6.9 79.2
Break even 21 20.8 20.8 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.18.What aspects do you think determines the direction of
the economy?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Market Sentiments 27 26.7 26.7 26.7
Inflation rate 33 32.7 32.7 59.4
Government intervention 29 28.7 28.7 88.1
Exchange rate
fluctuations
10 9.9 9.9 98.0
Other 2 2.0 2.0 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.19 According to you which country would have a
severe impact of Recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 26 25.7 25.7 25.7
USA 16 15.8 15.8 41.6
UK 14 13.9 13.9 55.4
Japan 10 9.9 9.9 65.3
India 7 6.9 6.9 72.3
Pakistan 28 27.7 27.7 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.20 According to you which country would have a
least impact of Recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 27 26.7 26.7 26.7
USA 12 11.9 11.9 38.6
UK 2 2.0 2.0 40.6
Japan 15 14.9 14.9 55.4
India 27 26.7 26.7 82.2
Pakistan 10 9.9 9.9 92.1
France 8 7.9 7.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.21. Does technology play any kind of role to
predict recession?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 25 24.8 24.8 24.8
Yes 55 54.5 54.5 79.2
No 6 5.9 5.9 85.1
Neutral 15 14.9 14.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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Table 3.22.How does Recession impacts the environment?
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid No response 27 26.7 26.7 26.7
Decrease in government
spending towards
environment
28 27.7 27.7 54.5
Reductions in the use of
natural resources and
energy
14 13.9 13.9 68.3
Higher levels of pollution 11 10.9 10.9 79.2
Global warming and the
potential loss of
environmental habitats
11 10.9 10.9 90.1
Other 10 9.9 9.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0
Table 3.23 .On a scale of 0-5 , how concerned are you
about the impact of recession on the environment?
('0', being the least and '5' being the highest)
Frequenc
y Percent
Valid
Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid 0 2 2.0 2.0 2.0
1 6 5.9 5.9 7.9
2 13 12.9 12.9 20.8
3 35 34.7 34.7 55.4
4 38 37.6 37.6 93.1
5 7 6.9 6.9 100.0
Total 101 100.0 100.0

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3.2 Analysis
3.2.1 Cross Tabulation and Chi Square analysis
1. Causes of recession and Occupation
Occupation
Total
No
response
Employe
e Student
Business
Man Other
1.What according to
you are the causes of
recession?
No response 0 5 19 1 0 25
High Interest
Rates
0 7 13 1 0 21
Stock Market
crashes
0 1 4 2 0 7
Deregulation 0 0 3 3 0 6
Post war effects 0 5 7 4 0 16
Credit Crunches 0 2 2 2 0 6
Covid 19 1 0 13 2 0 16
Others 0 0 3 0 1 4
Total 1 20 64 15 1 101
Chi-Square Tests
Value df
Asymptotic
Significance (2-
sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 54.385a 28 .002
Likelihood Ratio 39.011 28 .081
Linear-by-Linear
Association
3.410 1 .065
N of Valid Cases 101
a. 36 cells (90.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum
expected count is .04.
Since the Chi-Square value is 54.385, there is a significance relationship between the
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relationship associated as the Asymptotic Significance of linear by linear association is
0.065
Employment and Spending Power
Will recession impact your spending power?
Total
No
response Yes No Neutral
Do you think will
Recession have any
impact on employment
No
Response
25 0 0 0 25
Yes 0 54 5 6 65
No 0 1 0 1 2
Neutral 0 5 2 2 9
Total 25 60 7 9 101
Chi-Square Tests
Value df
Asymptotic
Significance (2-
sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 109.811a
9 <.001
Likelihood Ratio 118.249 9 <.001
Linear-by-Linear
Association
35.644 1 <.001
N of Valid Cases 101
a. 10 cells (62.5%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum
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Since the Chi-Square value is 109.811, There is a significance relationship between the
employment and the spending power one might have. There is also a linear relationship
associated as the Asymptotic Significance of linear by linear association is 0.065
9. Does recession impact businesses? * 10.Which industry do you think would be mostly
impacted with the onslaught of recession?
Which industry do you think would be mostly impacted with the
onslaught of recession?
Total
Manufact
uring
Service
industry Tourism
Transportati
on
Retail
shops Other
9.Does recession
impact businesses?
No
response
8 10 2 1 5 0 26
Yes 16 28 7 2 7 2 62
No 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
Neutral 2 3 0 1 1 4 11
Total 27 42 9 4 13 6 101
Chi-Square Tests
Value df
Asymptotic
Significance (2-
sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 25.091a 15 .049
Likelihood Ratio 18.774 15 .224
Linear-by-Linear
Association
4.287 1 .038
N of Valid Cases 101
a. 18 cells (75.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum
expected count is .08.
Regarding which industry would be mostly impacted by a recession, it can vary
depending on the particular recession and its underlying causes. However, typically
industries that are heavily reliant on discretionary spending, such as retail, travel and
hospitality, and luxury goods, are more likely to be impacted. Additionally, industries
that are heavily reliant on credit and financing, such as real estate and construction, may
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3.2.2 Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
N Mean
Std.
Deviation Variance Skewness Kurtosis
Statistic Statistic Statistic Statistic Statistic
Std.
Error Statistic
Std.
Error
1.What according to
you are the causes of
recession?
101 2.68 2.353 5.539 .338 .240 -1.357 .476
2.If High Interest rates
are a major cause of
recession. On the basis
of this do you think
Central Banks should
increase interest rates
as a measure to control
Inflation?
101 1.78 .901 .812 .364 .240 -1.524 .476
3.Do you think will
Recession have any
impact on employment
101 .95 .792 .628 1.197 .240 1.805 .476
4.On a scale of 0-5,
How much impact
would recession have
on employment? ('0',
being the least and '5'
being the highest)
101 3.56 .943 .888 -.336 .240 1.149 .476
5. Will recession
impact your spending
power?
101 1.00 .825 .680 .982 .240 .949 .476
6.Price of a commodity
strongly affects my
decision making.
101 2.30 1.473 2.171 1.001 .240 -.494 .476
7. Should Government
intervene to control
recession?
101 .97 .830 .689 1.233 .240 1.578 .476

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8. How can
Government control
recession?
101 1.49 1.197 1.432 .339 .240 -.895 .476
9.Does recession
impact businesses?
101 .98 .848 .720 1.141 .240 1.198 .476
10.Which industry do
you think would be
mostly impacted with
the onslaught of
recession?
101 2.52 1.540 2.372 1.008 .240 -.201 .476
11.If there's a
recession in USA will it
affect globally?
101 1.67 1.644 2.702 1.037 .240 -.020 .476
12.Recession has a
sharp effect on the
income groups that
reside below the
poverty line.
101 2.30 1.368 1.871 .927 .240 -.217 .476
13.What according to
you are the long term
effects of Recession?
101 1.56 .899 .808 1.319 .240 .810 .476
14.Will recession have
any impact on financial
markets?
101 .99 .818 .670 1.023 .240 1.099 .476
15.If so, How will it
impact Investors in
terms of profitability?
101 1.18 1.090 1.188 .630 .240 -.878 .476
16.What aspects do
you think determines
the direction of the
economy?
101 2.28 1.031 1.062 .424 .240 -.477 .476
17. According to you
which country would
have a severe impact
of Recession?
101 2.40 1.985 3.942 .161 .240 -1.552 .476
18. According to you
which country would
have a least impact of
Recession?
101 2.64 2.047 4.192 -.061 .240 -1.387 .476

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19. Does technology
play any kind of role to
predict recession?
101 1.11 .948 .898 .858 .240 -.019 .476
20.How does
Recession impacts the
environment?
101 1.81 1.666 2.774 .623 .240 -.870 .476
21.On a scale of 0-5 ,
how concerned are you
about the impact of
recession on the
environment? ('0',
being the least and '5'
being the highest)
101 3.21 1.080 1.166 -.767 .240 .571 .476
Valid N (listwise) 101

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3.3 Interpretation And Suggestions on various Sectors
 Tax cuts & Government Spending
The most popular, or most recommended, policy for any country to dig itself out of recession is
expansionary fiscal policy, or fiscal stimulus. This is usually a two-pronged approach – tax cuts
and increased government spending. Let us address these two approaches separately:
1. Tax cuts: the idea of tax cuts in times of recession is to increase family disposable income,
in the hope that these families will go out and spend the extra money which, it returns, will
spur increased production in companies; the increased production is expected to result in
increased hiring, and so on, and so forth. Sounds all too simple and wonderful. But, is it that
simple? We must remember that in periods of recession, families borrow money, either from
financial institutions or their credit cards, to stay afloat. Now, suppose they elect to use the
extra disposable income from tax cuts to pay off these accrued debts, how does that help
achieve the government’s expected goals increasing consumer spending? While one could
argue that the financial institutions will lend the extra revenue (repaid loans and credits) to
businesses for investment; the question is: how many financial institutions make loans in a
period of economic recession?
2. Increased government spending: this is more advocated than tax cuts; however, since
most of government revenue is generated through taxes, levies, and duties on imports and
exports, the receipts from these sources usually diminish in recessive economic periods,
because many companies are closing shop and the few that remain open are cutting cost by
decreasing staff and output. So, where is government expected to get the money, it is supposed
to invest in these capital projects? Yes, it is true that government capital investments inject
money directly into the economy through creation of massive employment and its attendant
multiplier effect, and construction of infrastructure, like roads, rail, ports, etc., which have
direct impact on economic growth; but the money has to be available in the first place. Since
tax cuts result in reduced government revenue, the only other recourse is external borrowing.
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purpose of creating employment and causing a multiplier effect in the economy. For example,
the Nigerian government believes that massive investment in agriculture will make the country
less dependent on oil revenue; so, it might make sense to invest any external borrowing on
agriculture. However, if you invest on cultivation and harvesting of raw products without any
investment on the secondary, and more prosperous, segment of agriculture (processed goods
for export), then the revenue generated may not be adequate for repayment of the loan, and
reinvestment in other segments of other sectors of the economy. So, it is not so much about
where you invest the loan, but how you do so.
 Currency Devaluation
Apart from the two above, devaluation of the local currency is another suggestion usually put
forward by economists. A currency devaluation is expected to cause a boost in aggregate
demand of goods and services; that is, if the nation produces what other nations need. For
industrialized nations with diversified economies and multiple products, a currency devaluation
in periods of recession will be beneficial to export products; for nations with mono-product
economies, like some African nations, currency devaluation will not have much positive impact
in times of international supply glut. So, even though the product will be cheaper to export, the
market may not be available. Now, the other effect of devaluation is to increase demand for
domestic goods. Where such goods are produced domestically, this plan will work; but, where
the absence is the case, then the purpose of currency devaluation is roundly defeated. It is very
difficult for most Third World economies to get out of recession through currency devaluation,
because they are mostly mono-product economies with devastating international competition,
and little diversified domestic production. One thing to keep in mind with devaluation in mono-
product economies is that the likelihood of competitive devaluation – in an attempt to gain
competitive edge – does exist. For example, suppose that in a global recession Nigeria decides
to devalue its currency to boost oil export, the expectation that Angola, Venezuela, and many
other oil-dependent economies will follow suit is very real. In the end the market is flooded
with cheap oil that no one want; so, everyone suffers from this policy decision, instead of
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 Quantitative Easing
This is a policy applied by central banks to increase/decrease money supply when interest rates
are already at, or near, zero. When all other options are exhausted, or in addition to the option
earlier enumerated, central banks can manipulate the money supply by buying government
bonds to increase the volume money in circulation. This increases bank reserves which will, in
theory, encourage banking lending to businesses. The other effect of this central bank action is
a reduction in bond interest rates, which is expected to help increase investment spending.
Some of the drawbacks, or dangers, of quantitative easing are possibilities of financial losses by
the central bank, difficulty in gauging exactly how much money in needed for injection into the
economy, likelihood of loss of confidence in the economy -especially by external investors-, and
the danger of the plan not working out as intended.
 Impact on Employment
Unemployment "rises like a rocket and falls like a feather."1 When a recession begins and
businesses look for ways to manage the slowing demand for the goods and services they sell,
many may lay off workers to cut costs. Laid-off workers spend less, further weakening demand.
Companies are hiring less (and can still fire), making it harder for the newly unemployed to find
their next job and stay unemployed longer. Rising unemployment is one of the many defining
indicators of a recession. It also makes the recession worse
1. Withdrawals and major changes
During years of economic growth, companies may spend more on employee benefits and hiring
or recruiting. They are likely to be more lenient about eliminating minor redundancies and
duplications. Economic crises force companies to evaluate both the performance of their
organization and the return on invested capital. Do they really need a dedicated blogger and
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While these cost-saving measures are great for the company, it means layoffs and department
changes involved.
2. Cutting workers' benefits
In less profitable years, companies focus on more efficient operations and cost reduction. One
of the first things is usually employee benefits, which range from health care to retirement
planning. This may seem bad at first, but let's turn it around. While your role and benefits may
struggle during a recession, the normal balance of power between employer and employee also
shifts to the employee. If your company deems your role necessary, you can ask for incentives,
such as better benefits, to keep you going.
3. Reduction of income
One of the best ways for a company to save money during tough times is to temporarily reduce
wages. If an employer lowers business costs, they may have to lower your salary. But it comes
at a high price for workers. If you rely on a steady paycheck to pay your monthly mortgage, a
reduced paycheck can be a nasty surprise.
4. Recruitment freeze
When the economy grows, industries often grow as well. At that time, the job market is full of
opportunities. However, when the economy falters, the situation is reversed. Companies
prepare for the worst and tax any additional costs. This usually means a hiring freeze. That new
summer intern your team wanted to hire? Maybe they just have to wait. What jobs would be
the worst in a recession? If you are at your job for a long time, you may not have to worry
about workplace safety. Economic crises usually shake things up, but the bottom line is: your
role is most likely to be affected if your job or industry doesn't provide the service you need. So
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economists, we've noticed that the general trend of job losses in the recession Let us take a
closer look at the jobs most affected by the recession.
1. Tourism jobs
The role of the tourism and hospitality industry is vulnerable during a recession because
consumers change their spending patterns when the economy shrinks. If the family usually
takes their annual summer vacation, they may reconsider when their company's budget is cut
and they question their job security. When consumers stay at home instead of vacationing,
demand for the tourism industry decreases and related roles become vulnerable.
2. Entertainment
Arts and entertainment are rarely included in the "necessary" roles. If consumers like their
reduced purchasing power, they will spend less on entertainment such as movies or art. The
COVID-19 lockdown has shown us how important the arts and entertainment have been to our
mental health, but these roles are often the first to take a hit when a recession hits.
3. Human resources
If companies delay hiring, the labor market shrinks. Unfortunately, if companies aren't hiring,
they don't need HR professionals like recruiters to screen, hire, manage, train and groom their
employees. In times of crisis, HR plays an important role as mediators and communicators to
keep employee morale high. However, companies can forget their role in this role as they focus
on reducing layoffs to reach the bottom line.
4. Characteristics
The housing market crashed during the Great Depression. And while the real estate market
doesn't dive as badly during normal recessions, the same principle applies to both
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spending, they are less likely to go home hunting. When the demand for real estate decreases,
real estate professionals will likely find that there is no demand for them either.
5. Construction
The construction market often follows the real estate market closely. During a recession,
companies build less. Instead of growing their portfolio, they focus on maintaining and
preserving current assets. Homeowners can put off kitchen renovations and also fill their
emergency funds by limiting professional and residential projects. All of this trickles down to
the construction workers at the bottom of the hierarchy. Without construction contracts,
companies do not have to retain their construction workers.
 Impact on Consumer Spending
It doesn't take a surfeit of smarts to recognize that most buyers will think twice some time
recently splurging on an architect satchel or OLED-display TV amid a subsidence. The challenge
is in figuring out what, past family nuts and bolts, they will spend cash on, and how long any
alter in obtaining propensities will last.
Granted, indeed in a retreat, there are continuously individuals who can manage a
extravagance sack or top-of-the-line TV. In truth, individuals who were as of now well off going
into a retreat may exceptionally well see their riches develop amid a time when everybody
else's is contracting. But the money related vulnerability fashioned by COVID-19 implies most
buyers ought to reevaluate the need of indeed garden-variety buys — and everything from a
modern set of tires to the continuation of a gourmet coffee shop propensity is up for
consideration.
To expect how customer investing designs might alter within the confront of an continuous
widespread, it can be supportive to see to the past. But to begin with, a caveat, cordiality of

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two Government Save Bank of Modern York financial specialists: "Retreats ordinarily create
steadily over time, reflecting basic financial and money related conditions, while the current
financial circumstance created abruptly as a result of a fast-moving worldwide widespread." We
are authoritatively in a retreat presently, but there’s an component to our current circumstance
that too makes it a bit just like the aftermath from a normal fiasco. As Ori Heffetz, a relate
teacher at Cornell College who investigates the mental, social, and cultural aspects of financial
matters, told Wired, "Usually aiming to be the social-distancing retreat, and we've had nothing
like that before."
All of which is to say, there are a part of questions when it comes to the coronavirus consumer.
Comparisons of COVID-19 to the 1918 Spanish flu, the final really worldwide widespread (and
one that moreover involved social removing) are complicated by a assortment of variables: the
perplexing effect of a world war; that the pandemic hit working-age individuals the hardest,
coming about in labor deficiencies and wage increments; and the contrasts inalienable in a pre-
internet economy.
It is more valuable to see at acquiring behavior through the focal point of later history. Buyer
conduct is as of now reflecting that of the Awesome Subsidence of the late 2000s… but when it
does not.
Here is a snapshot:
1. Buyers spend to improve the in-home experience
No astonish here: As in past retreats, individuals are buying — and this time around, stocking
up on — nourishment, toiletries, and other fundamental things. What is more telling is that
investing designs past necessities propose that buyers accept they'll be remaining home for a
great long whereas. Survey comes about discharged in early May appear that whereas a lion's
share of Americans (56%) is comfortable reaching to a basic supply store, bigger dominant parts
stay awkward going into retail stores (67%) or eating in eateries (78%).

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All of which clarifies why optional things that improve the stay-at-home encounter are seeing a
huge boost in deals. MarketWatch reports that having as of now supplied up on family
essentials, buyers are presently "turning their consideration to appliances that help in cooking
and wellbeing and wellness." Those incorporate things such as bread producers and electric
skillets, deals of which have hopped triple. Additionally, the chief official of Best Purchase has
reported a "surge in demand across the nation for items that individuals require to work or
learn from domestic, as well as those items that allow individuals to refrigerate or solidify
food."
In-home excitement is additionally skyrocketing, agreeing to The Modern York Times, and not
fair in terms of video spilling administrations — ebooks, news media, music spilling, gaming,
and rebellious, and music adapt are too seeing a parcel of modern or revived cherish. Perplexes
are offering out (gamemaker Ravensburger reports that U.S. deals were up 370% year-over-
year), and Bloomberg focuses to a ramp-up in request inside the $1 billion video-game coaching
business.
Another shape of in-home amusement (or maybe adapting component) that's seeing a spike?
Alcohol. Advertise investigate firm Nielsen uncovers alcohol sales across the nation climbed
55% within the third week of Walk. Deals of spirits have climbed the foremost, up 75% from a
year prior. Too of note: When it comes to widespread drinking, individuals are buying the cheap
stuff, especially when it comes to wine.
2. Online shopping surges
While we're still on the subject of isolate is and other alcoholic refreshments — those bottles
are progressively arriving through truck. Nielsen has too detailed that for that same week in
Walk, U.S. online liquor deals jumped 243%. One alcohol store told The Modern York Times that
conveyances have shot to 70 a day, up from 20.
That there's been a huge move to online shopping appears obvious, but it's meriting of
consideration in any case, since typically improbable to ever go absent. The Divider Road Diary
composes that the "widespread is developing a national advanced partition, increasing picks up