Current recession outlook mixed say residents
Alicia Bell of Coral Gables and Venice residents share views on the economy. Bell cites gridlock between Congress and the President hindering recovery while Venice notes worsening auto industry job losses and high mortgage costs hurting demand and affordability.
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Economists and locals debate recession prospects and policy
Myron Patterson and W H Kestner share views on economic decline, interest rate politics, and federal action. Patterson questions rate cuts and recession history while Kestner, aged 79, blames unions and bankruptcies and opposes government bailouts for automakers.
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Voices on the 1980s economy and local awards
Venice residents discuss economic outlooks with mixed views on elections and rates. Casey Key youths win a county Youth Fair energy ideas award while local hopes turn on new leadership and broader changes. Edwards Kerr predicts worsening before possible improvement as unemployment and prices rise though rates may ease.
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