How did the Great Recession start?

I think we are headed for tough times. Although maybe not as terrible as some people predict. We'll enter into a moderately deep recession in 2009. Things will start to get better after about 18 months. What do you think?

I was wondering how this recession actuall started. I dont understand that a single company (Lehman brothers) can influence the global economy. According to the reports this is the ...show more

How long until the economy picks up?

And how are we getting out of it in the UK??

And how are we getting out of it in the UK??

I don't really understand the principals of world economy, I'd Like to know how these down turns happen and why they are so difficult to turn around.

Former Treasury Secretary Greenspan said today America is due for another recession and that it would likely start the end of this year, 2007. During a recession, what kind of small businesses stand the best chance of making a profit AND in some part...

I will graduate on March and I still do not know if there any job for me because of the recession. Oh,I am Malaysian by the way.So, I would like to know if there any kind of business that can be a boom during the recession and uses little money(about...

My husband and I have about £10,000 savings and are wanting to start our own business. Would types of businesses are doing well in this recession, and what would you recommend?