The economy was slowing in 2000 but weren't in a recession

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The economy was slowing in 2000 but weren't in a recession

Larry J — 12/11/2005 2:27:25 AM (archived)

The formal definition of a recession is negative GDP growth for 3 or more quarters. We had a small negative in the first quarter of 2001 and a slightly bigger one in the 3rd quarter of that year. Ever since, there has been strong growth.

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More economics - Tom Brosz - 12/9/2005 6:55:15 PM
- Some Real Comparisons - Mark Eby - 12/11/2005 3:29:10 PM
  - So Only Independents Can Read Graphs? - Mark Eby - 12/13/2005 2:12:20 AM
    - I never say "me too". You were doing a good job and I had nothing to add. - alcaray - 12/13/2005 5:05:36 PM
    - Okay, let's simplify: - Tom Brosz - 12/13/2005 3:57:39 AM
      - Let's See - Mark Eby - 12/14/2005 2:18:05 AM
      - Nice Try But - ID - 12/13/2005 2:46:52 PM
        
        Okay, let me get this straight: the new story is that the war in Iraq is stimulating the economy?? (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/13/2005 5:57:44 PM
        
        Were You Serious? - Mark Eby - 12/14/2005 12:29:59 AM
        
        Maybe you hadn't heard. - Tom Brosz - 12/14/2005 7:34:52 AM
        
        You may be confusing the Federal budget with the economy. - alcaray - 12/14/2005 4:32:14 PM
        
        Maybe You're In The Twilight Zone - Mark Eby - 12/14/2005 2:45:35 PM
        
        Read the first sentence again. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/14/2005 5:44:24 PM
        
        Make up your mind who you're having a debate with. - Tony - 12/14/2005 7:24:50 PM
        
        re: Okay, let me get this straight: the new story is that the war in Iraq is stimulating the economy?? - azstrummer - 12/13/2005 10:01:24 PM
        
        If that's news to you.... - Tony - 12/13/2005 7:29:12 PM
  - re: Some Real Comparisons - Tom Brosz - 12/11/2005 7:50:59 PM
    - This is an example of what you call a "gyration"? (n/t) - alcaray - 12/12/2005 10:45:31 PM
    - Where Did I Ever Suggest An Increase? - Mark Eby - 12/11/2005 10:36:19 PM
      - All right. Make that "keeping taxes high." (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/12/2005 6:29:47 AM
- What BS - Mark Eby - 12/10/2005 8:32:04 PM
  - re: What BS - Tom Brosz - 12/10/2005 9:21:20 PM
    - So, Tom, Hows that brilliant Bush economic policy working out now? - ARRELL - 9/21/2008 3:18:50 PM
    - Revenues Always Increase After A Recession - If That's Your Proof It's Nil (n/t) - Mark Eby - 12/10/2005 11:09:20 PM
      - The economy was slowing in 2000 but weren't in a recession - Larry J - 12/11/2005 2:27:25 AM
        
        Read Definitions & Data In Links Above (n/t) - Mark Eby - 12/11/2005 3:31:39 PM
- War and deficit spending have been the last refuge of desperate politicians stimulating an economy. (n/t) - Bowser - 12/10/2005 6:38:53 AM
- Tax rate reductions spurring the economy and resulting in higher revenues is nothing new - Larry J - 12/9/2005 7:53:53 PM
  - History Reminder - Mark Eby - 12/10/2005 8:10:41 PM
    - re: History Reminder - Larry J - 12/11/2005 2:25:02 AM
      - What You Missed - Mark Eby - 12/11/2005 11:37:56 PM
        
        Very good point - Sam F. - 12/12/2005 10:48:56 AM
        
        re: Drunken Overspending by Congress - Scott Evil - 12/13/2005 6:37:30 AM
        
        Sorry No - Mark Eby - 12/14/2005 3:01:30 AM
  - re: Tax rate reductions spurring the economy and resulting in higher revenues is nothing new - azstrummer - 12/9/2005 10:09:51 PM
    - re: Big business would scream - Scott Evil - 12/13/2005 6:53:40 AM
    - re: Tax rate reductions spurring the economy and resulting in higher revenues is nothing new - Buck Galaxy - 12/10/2005 4:20:35 AM

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