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A normal recession disrupts people's lives, but a long recession destroys them. You lose output, prosperity, family stability, self-esteem, and many other qualities on what looks to be a semi-permanent basis.
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"A normal recession disrupts people's lives, but a long recession destroys them. You lose output, prosperity, family stability, self-esteem, and many other qualities on what looks to be a semi-permanent basis."
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A normal recession disrupts people's lives, but a long recession destroys them. You lose output, prosperity, family stability, self-esteem, and many other qualities on what looks to be a semi-permanent basis. — Matthew Yglesias

About Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias was a Economist from United States (1981–present).

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This quote is attributed to Matthew Yglesias, a Economist from United States.
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Matthew Yglesias lived from 1981 – present.
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