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2007- 2009. By: Leilani K.F, Chantelle Cho and Tiffany Trantham. What caused to weaken the economy in the year 2007-2009??. Over extended consumer credit Mortgages Unemployment. Places that were affected the most by the weak economy??. Companies
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2007- 2009 By: Leilani K.F, Chantelle Cho and Tiffany Trantham
What caused to weaken the economy in the year 2007-2009?? • Over extended consumer credit • Mortgages • Unemployment
Places that were affected the most by the weak economy?? • Companies Ex. Bear Stearns, AIG, Lehman Brothers, GM and Country Wide
How the weak economy during 2007- 2009 affected the people who was living during that time. -Not as busy at work (Worked in a restaurant) -Special parties went down by 2/3-Had to be creative with making meals Going out to eat cost more -Couldn't afford to live in own place, had to live with familyINTERVIEWED MOM
How did the economy affect people’s lives? • High gas prices • Americans were forced to slow down on sharp spending • Consumer spending on long-lasting manufactured goods fell • Employers pulled back on hiring • Those who have jobs= little gain in income
What broke the cycle and helped make our economy stronger? • The drop in government spending • Interest rates were cut • Employment and earning power • Gradually whittling down debt burdens
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