economists sometimes say it's good for the economy, but are they right?
- Written by Daragh O'Leary, PhD Researcher in Economics, University College Cork

Signs of a global economic downturn are growing by the day. Inflation is still going up, debt is up and interest rates are up, which means that projections for growth are down. Put simply, the proverbial something is close to hitting the fan.
Business closures and job losses are likely to become another...