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What you need to know to prepare for the next recession
Jared Franz
Economist
Darrell Spence
Economist
April 9, 2019

Concerned about a recession? Looking for a one-stop resource you can use to enhance your conversations with nervous clients? Our free Guide to recessions e-book can help. Co-authored by two veteran Capital Group economists, this comprehensive guide features easy-to-digest charts and analysis that can help demystify a complex and often misunderstood subject.


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  • How soon is the next recession likely to hit?
  • What economic factors could trigger it?
  • How can investors position their portfolios to prepare?

Jared Franz is an economist who covers the United States. He has 18 years of investment industry experience (as of 12/31/2023). He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Northwestern University.

Darrell R. Spence covers the United States as an economist and has 31 years of investment industry experience (as of 12/31/2023). He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Occidental College. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of the National Association for Business Economics.

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