This week, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Marc Goldwein joins Abby in the classroom to explain economic recessions.

During the current global inflation crisis, Marc breaks down the technical definition of a recession and how economists determine when the country is experiencing one. Later, Marc offers some strategies for ordinary Americans to navigate a potential downturn.

Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @abbyhornacek

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