With these props, America can avoid a deep slump, but don't expect a vigorous recovery.

ECONOMIST: The world economy

Optimists argue that every deep post-war recession has been followed by a vigorous recovery and that growth will be well above its trend rate in 2010.

ECONOMIST: The world economy

"It's in deep water and not near any hazards to navigation, " said Greg Magee, the commander of the Vigorous.

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