European Business Leaders Anxious About Recession Risk
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European Business Leaders Anxious About Recession Risk

March 05, 2019 | Article

Is recession around the corner in Europe? Business leaders are worried. Italy is already in recession. The UK may follow in the wake of Brexit, creating knock-on effects for its trading partners in Europe. And Germany—Europe’s economic locomotive—faces its own trade-related concerns that are depressing growth. This Quick Note provides guidance about what is happening in all the major economies. It’s designed to help decision makers understand the current dynamics of the European economy and help them prepare for likely scenarios.

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AUTHORS

IlariaMaselli

Former Senior Economist
The Conference Board

Klaasde Vries

Former Senior Economist
The Conference Board


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