Interviews, Statistical Sampling, and Company Reports Provide Input Data for Quantitative Analysis Models.

Many businesses

are struggling to stay afloat, and those

that are not in imminent danger are

keeping a watchful eye on shrinking sales,

hoarding dwindling cash reserves, curtailing

spending, and cutting jobs. Individuals and

families, nervous about job security and

facing mounting bills, are cutting back

as well. The government sector is also

struggling, facing mounting infrastructure

and social service needs while tax revenues

melt away. In the face of this sobering

economic situation, why in the worldMany businesses

are struggling to stay afloat, and those

that are not in imminent danger are

keeping a watchful eye on shrinking sales,

hoarding dwindling cash reserves, curtailing

spending, and cutting jobs. Individuals and

families, nervous about job security and

facing mounting bills, are cutting back

as well. The government sector is also

struggling, facing mounting infrastructure

and social service needs while tax revenuesMany businesses

are struggling to stay afloat, and those

that are not in imminent danger are

keeping a watchful eye on shrinking sales,

hoarding dwindling cash reserves, curtailing

spending, and cutting jobs. Individuals and

families, nervous about job security and

facing