Research Reports – 04/20/2009

The Stock Market: No Clear Signals
The market typically rebounds before an expansion, but the recent rally doesn’t mean that our economic woes will soon be over.
by Kerry A. Lynch, AIER Senior Fellow

Is This Recession Different?
An analysis of our business-cycle indicators reveals similarities to past recessions,
and some trends that have not been seen before.
by Polina Vlasenko, AIER Research Fellow

Stimulus Funding Is No Panacea for Cities
It’s been decades since local governments covered all their own expenses. Recession only highlights their continued economic distress.
by Lynndee Kemmet, AIER Visiting Research Fellow

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