Firms see economy in decline

99 of 100 corporations surveyed by The Asahi Shimbun in November said the economy was worsening. About 70 respondents said they did not think economy will be recovered soon.
It was the first time in 7 years that more than 90% of respondents had said the economy was worsening. Moreover, nearly 70 companies said the economy would not recover in 2009, and none expected a recovery during the first half of 2009.


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