QUESTION 1

In the economic environment of 2010-2014, the U.S. experienced a slow-growing economy with record low interest rates. Is there another time (different years) that the economy had a similar effect to the 2010-2014? Did the effect also affected the importance of working capital management to the firm? How? Did it experienced a dramatic slowdown in this economy, followed by a fast-growing economy with high inflation and increasing interest rates? Why did that happen or what was the cause?

I'm looking for a through explanation, please. Thank you!

QUESTION 2

How is working capital management important to a slow-growing economy? Does a firm have to worry about it? or why not? Does inflation and high interest rates always follows after a slow-growing economic environment? why, why not? Is it crucial for working capital management In a fast-growing economy with rising inflation and interest rates? Why, why not?

I'm looking for a through explanation, please. Thank you!