Italy 11-08-2003 Italy slides into recession Italy has slipped into a recession for the first time in 11 years, the government reported after studying the effects of the conflict in Iraq, which hurt consumer confidence, and…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #economy#GDP#recession#Two