Spending on weddings has reportedly dropped about ten percent in recent years because of the economic recession.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

The most recent recession we've had is 2001; it began and ended in the same year, 2001.

最近的一次衰退是在2001年,开始结束都在2001年

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Most blamed the recession. The most recent student survey showed that just one-fifth of those who looked for jobs before graduation have one by now.

VOA: special.2009.06.25