Thank you, Eunice, for the opportunity to read and edit more of your dissertation. You are correct in using past tense throughout the document, as the Recession has come and gone and your research has been completed.<br /><br />As noted, your Abstract seems a bit long, but I don't know what the guidelines are for your school. It may be fine.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Nyanidoc