“There is a great deal of irresponsible leading going on and a downturn in the economy will expose it hurting all concerned.”

“Some of these businesses might even go under as a result of failing to cope with a sudden downturn in revenues.”

“The rising costs of supporting jobseekers through the downturn are a non-negotiable part of a civilised society.”

“This will make recessionary declines less severe and shorter, but it will not prevent economic downturns completely.”

“In the past, manufacturers responded to cyclical downturns in sales by making temporary lay-offs, usually concentrated among blue-collar workers.”

“Defensive companies are those businesses that are said to weather economic downturns better than most.”