If an economic downturn is coming, do you have a game plan?
Queen Victoria famously said “plenty of cheap beer” would stave off a revolution among her people.
She didn’t say anything about a recession! A July 27 Business Insider claims the rise in consumption of cheap beer among Americans today indicates rough times ahead. From the piece:
Why the Spaghett, a combination of cheap beer and Aperol, is a signal that the economy is headed for disaster… The Spaghett’s popularity has been on the rise, as more drinkers feel increasing pressure on their wallets. Recession indicator? Maybe. Let’s call it the recession Aperol spritz.
Data from the payments platform Square shows that orders for Spaghetts in the first half of 2025 are up by 65% from last year, and since 2022, Spaghett orders are up by 1000%.
You can drown your sorrows about a potential downturn. Or you can read our special report “How to Find Opportunities During a Recession: Not Merely Surviving but Thriving in a Downturn” from the June 2025 Socionomist. This comprehensive guide offers dozens of practical and achievable ways to orient yourself toward success no matter which way the economy turns.