The topics debated by the Mosman Debating Society from 1930 to 1934 offer an insight into those troubled years that were dominated by the Great Depression. Not surprisingly, many of the topics related to the economy, and some questioned the foundations of the economic system: That the system of modern advertising is detrimental to society [more...]
In the past few decades, antidepressants — medicines designed to lift the mood of people who are seriously depressed — have become almost routinely prescribed. The availability of new medicines that have fewer side effects than the old standbys have been one factor in their popularity, as has been a lessened stigma about seeking prescriptions [more...]
According to Suzanna De Baca, a recession is when your neighbor loses his job and a depression is when you lose your job. On a more serious note, the terms “recession” and “depression” are defined differently by different people and organizations. Recently it has become common to consider a recession to be two consecutive quarters [more...]