BUSINESS MOTIVATION

2008 Recession

Ford is one of the big three car makers in America.

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GDP

GDP in America at the time had a growth of 1.3% in July 2nd 2008 at the time of the article. Ford's value cut more than half even though there was more growth in America, the car makers did badly and the prices for gallons increases above the $4 a gallon mark.