Recessions Lead to Better Health, New Research Finds
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Economist Chris Ruhm found a link between recessions and better health, overturning previous research.
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Ruhm thought he made a mistake at first because the results went against decades of findings.
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The research shows national health improves during economic downturns.
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Listeners can get an extended interview with Ruhm by subscribing to Planet Money+.
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The episode explores how a nation's health relates to individual health.