The reality of recession

The reality of recession
Not everyone is feeling the pain of a recession. (Image: DepositPhotos)
Dileepa Fonseka
Exactly what the government should do in an economic downturn remains a hot topic of debate. Amongst the noise, we can sometimes forget that not everybody loses their job in a recession, while many people can and do lose their jobs during a boom as well.All of this was on full display at the Rooftop at QT bar in Auckland on Wednesday evening, where finding a seat was a struggle and the cheapest beer cost about $16.But, yes, there are plenty of tales of corporate woe outside QT's doors, which will undoubtedly be added to the unemploymen...

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