# The Difference Between an Economic Recession and a Depression

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/the-difference-between-an-economic-recession-and-a-depression/
- Published: 2022-08-24T10:00:14-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo credit: Lisa-S / Shutterstock. Article by Meredith Dietz. LifeHacker – August 23, 2022. It’s hard to get a straight answer as to whether or not we’re currently in a recession. From crashing stock markets to spiking consumer prices, it’s safe to say the economy is struggling. At the very least, don’t look at your 401(k) right now. CNBC […] Click here to view original web page at lifehacker.com