How would an economic recession or depression affect our lives today?
People are still debating whether the current economic recession is really happening, but it seems clear that the economy is at least in a slump. This can affect people’s lives in a number of ways, one of the most obvious being increased unemployment rates. Another being the general stress people experience when they read or hear about a current economic recession. Nobody wants to have to worry about his or her own economic stability or job security. However, if we are facing an economic recession, it’s probably better to face it head on rather than try to ignore it or become overwhelmed by fear. Here’s an article on how to overcome recession fears and “recession-proof your career,” http://www.payscale.com/current-recessio… It has some great tips on how to remain productive and proactive when a current economic recession seems to be looming. Hope that helps, Assistant to Dr.