2009 Quarter 3 GDP numbers

Officially reported as 3.5%, 2009 Quarter 3 GDP numbers were then revised to 2.8% several weeks later, as our national's gross domestic product did not grow as fast as originally measured. Several weeks later, economic growth was revised downward again to 2.2%, much of the gains coming from inventory replenishment and the one-time Cash-for-Clunkers auto rebate program.

With most recoveries from deep recessions, GDP growth on the other side of the valley approaches a positive 6 to 8%. It will be interesting to see what the current quarter economic growth numbers will be.