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When graduating into a recession actually makes you happier

by Matt Levin

Nov 11, 2022

Some research suggests the "scarring" experienced by young workers during a recession has a silver lining: happiness later in life.

While research suggests that graduating into a recession hampers future employment and wages, it can also bring about longer-term happiness.

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