Uncertainty Threatens Economic Growth and Your Bottom Line

Uncertainty over economic conditions and government policy are among the most severe problems facing small businesses, hindering hiring and slowing the economic recovery say NFIB economist Bill Dunkelberg in this episode of the Web series "Your Bottom Line." 2:25

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Fast Facts

  • 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.

 

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