There was a clear decrease in sales of cars, with the exception of small cars with engine sizes of 660 cc or less, which in October and November were sharply down, by approximately 30 percent, from the same period a year earlier. I earlier mentioned some factors behind the current “pause” in the economic recovery.
When people are connected to education, training, and other resources that help them secure good jobs and other opportunities, they are better prepared to care for themselves and their families and contribute to a strong economy.