Where's The Recovery For Your Bottom Line?

NFIB economist Bill Dunkelberg looks at why the economy continues to struggle even though the recession officially ended in June 2009. Reasons include too much pre-recession borrowing, banks' lending hangover and small business' lack of optimism. 3:33

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At the peak of the boom, housing starts reached an annual rate of 2.2 million units.
At its lowest point during the recession, housing starts plunged to 500,000 units yearly, killing millions of jobs.

Your Bottom Line

NFIB's new web series, "Your Bottom Line," helps small business owners learn more about what drives the economy and how economic issues affect their businesses.

William Dunkelberg, NFIB's chief economist and one of the nation's top experts on small business, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior and consumer credit policy, hosts the series.

Look for a new video each week.