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15 economic recessions and what caused each one

From the Great Depression to the Covid-19 crash, these 15 recessions reveal how fragile economic systems can be — and how differently crises unfold

15 economic recessions and what caused each one

15 economic recessions and what caused each one

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: Markets

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From the Great Depression to the Covid-19 crash, these 15 recessions reveal how fragile economic systems can be — and how differently crises unfold

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Originally published at qz.com.

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