as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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what are the signs of a struggling economy?
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signs of a struggling economy can include a high unemployment rate, declining consumer spending, runaway inflation and deflation, falling income levels, low consumer confidence, rising housing and food costs, decreasing consumer goods and services prices, widening income gaps, increasing government spending and debt, and increasing global trade tensions.
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