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ECONOMY

What's The Worst That Could Happen To The Economy?

If financial doomsday struck, credit would dry up, businesses would shut down, and capital spending would screech to a halt.

by John Maggs
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008


What if the government's response doesn't end the paralysis that is prompting banks and businesses to hoard their cash? Would that be so bad? A look ahead to what economists say would be the worst-case scenario if the financial meltdown continues.


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