The word recession has been looming over the heads of many economists and government’s around the world for some time now. But what does a recession mean for the average person? Why does it happen and what will it do to your wallet? Professor Geoffrey Williams, Economist, Malaysia University of Science and Technology explains.



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The word recession has been looming over the heads of many economists and government’s around the world for some time now. But what does a recession mean for the average person? Why does it happen and what will it do to your wallet? Professor Geoffrey Williams, Economist, Malaysia University of Science and Technology explains.Image credit: Shutterstock

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