Economics prof puts current crisis into perspective

CHAMPAIGN – America, I don't know if you remember Recession. It's been almost eight years since you last met, and I'd like to reacquaint you, just in case you meet again.

That, in short, is what University of Illinois economics Professor Anne Villamil did for about 75 people as she discussed America's economic climate Friday at a University YMCA forum.

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