2011

Economic Timeline (2011 - now)

By Jade B

  • Government Shutdown

    Government Shutdown
    The government shutdown of 2013 left great uncertainty in the economy. It also left thousands of government workers without jobs until the problem was resolved.

  • Obama Care

    Obama Care
    Obama care covered over 20 million people in 2014 ad that slowed the costs of health care.

  • Economic Recession

    Economic Recession
    In 2015, the economy went into a mini-recession.

  • The Brexit

    The Brexit
    The Brexit vote, in which the British voted to be separated from the EU, caused low economic growth. It is estimated that there will be a 6.7% lower growth for the next 15 years.

  • The Pandemic Stock Market Crash

    The Pandemic Stock Market Crash
    The stock market crash was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This crash caused the oil prices to drop and ultimately led us into a recession.