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William Hauk

William Hauk is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, where he teaches international trade and intermediate macroeconomics. Hauk does research on issues related to international trade, political economy, and economic growth.

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What shape are we in? Not all recessions or recoveries look the same

Oct. 14, 2020 8:48 am

What shape are we in? Not all recessions or recoveries look the same

Economists compare the varying trajectories recessions and recoveries can take with letters of the alphabet — a V, a U, a reclining L or even a K. Guest columnist William Hauk offers an explainer.