Speak Out
If you drive, you have probably noticed the rising price of gas. When you shop, you might have seen an increase in the price of bread, soda and clothes. And those with a part time job may have noticed that your hard-earned money isn’t going as far as it used to. Some experts say the rising cost of goods is a strong indication that the country is heading for, or is already in, a recession, which is the name given to periods of slower or nonexistent economic growth. And the issues are not just affecting your wallet. Candidates running for office, including president, have to face the concerns and come up with plans that will help turn the economy around. How has the recent state of the economy affected you and your family and friends? What do you think should be done by government officials? Which approaches of the current administration and the presidential candidates do you think is best in dealing with the economy? Do you think we should we leave the economy alone, that it will fix itself?
I think the recession is only a result of the natural business cycle.
Tanner D., Nimitz High School (Irving, TX)