The winners: former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond of the University of Chicago and Philip Dybvig of Washington University.

Just one-third of those surveyed expect that recession to be minimally painful and brief.

Retailers are worried that inflation and fear of a potential recession will impact holiday spending.

Gap is the latest company to announce layoffs. Downsizing among employers reflects shifting consumer habits.

Some laid-off workers are surprised at how fast they were able to find new positions, says Sarah Chaney Cambon of The Wall Street Journal.

Trade groups say the industry is in recession, but prices are still high and foreclosures are low.

One therapist and executive coach says that recession fears are prevalent, but there are ways to mitigate the anxiety.

The University of Michigan survey shows improvement, especially among low- and middle-income consumers, who have struggled most with inflation.

States are upgrading antiquated technology. But there are still big disparities among states.

They aren’t waiting to find out whether the economy is contracting — they’re proactively preparing for it.