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What is the economic recession?

ISSUE: Are the Catholic Faith and Values in crisis just like the Economy? How recession affects active participation in FAMILY ENCOUNTERS for the majority of its members?


WHAT IS AN ECONOMIC RECESSION?

In recent days, the subject of an economic recession in the U.S. has been a topic of discussion which has placed a bind to almost all financial exchanges institutions in the world.

But what is a recession? A recession is a period of general economic decline, lower production a reduction in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

When the economy, not only ceases to grow, but shows a negative growth and a substantial decrease in production, we face an economic recession, that if prolonged, it is considered a depression.
During a recession, consumers stop spending afraid of the economic future; companies are left with an inventory that nobody wants to buy, causing the collapse of business, leading to the dismissal of thousands of workers and even the closure of many companies.

The company closures and firing of workers increases the crisis. No one wants to invest or spend more than the necessary. Many people will default on their loans; nobody will want to take new loans so the financial sector, one of elements that drive the economy, may collapse as well.

Is it difficult to answer these questions? For sure there is more than one argument, but the act itself draws attention.

Some people, given the insecurity that plagues the country, say that the only thing left is to pray. For this reason, the churches should have more visitors eager to see that miracles are happening.

Will more people reflect more these visits to religious centers and think it's better to act as a good Christian, without having to practice and put their FAITH in ACTION?

It is important that everyone reflect about what he wants at an individual level. But we must also think about the needs to others and together prevent an economic collapse, social and moral in the Family. If not us, then who will?

 In your opinion, how these ECONOMIC PROBLEMS contribute or hinder your participation in the activities of FAMILY ENCOUNTERS?


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