Epoch Times reporters from Europe to the Middle East to Down Under asked passers-by: “How has the global economic crisis affected you?”
Not surprisingly, the global recession has had similar impacts across the globe.
What is possibly surprising, is that people around the world look for the bright side in the downturn, and find ways to be optimistic.
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tarik Zia, 38, TV News Reporter
The global economic downturn has effected my job security. Eight people in our Islamabad office were laid off recently, with only one day’s notice. Inflation is also rising but my salary is not keeping up with the rise in prices.
