Is the glass half full, or half empty? Whenever the economy is put through the ringer, levels of optimism and pessimism about its potential recovery can vary greatly. The current state mid-pandemic is no exception. This graphic first details the various shapes that economic recovery can take, and what they mean. We then dive into which of the four scenarios are perceived the most likely to occur, based on predictions made by CEOs from around the world. The ABCs of Economic Recovery Economic recovery comes in four distinct shapes—L, U, W, and V. Here’s what each of these are characterized by, and how long they ... (full story)