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Recession - Peaks, Troughs, and the Rhythm of Ruin

Recession - Peaks, Troughs, and the Rhythm of Ruin

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Nick Ledger examines American recessions from 1854 to 2020, revealing how economic downturns have evolved from brutal 22-month contractions to shorter cycles. The episode explores the Long Depression, Great Depression, Volcker-era pain, and the bizarre two-month pandemic recession, showing how the economy's rhythm of expansion and contraction has shaped American life across nearly two centuries.

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