The same way a boom affects the market for startups. But in the opposite direction. Seriously though: In a direct sense, the effects might not be too great for

The same way a boom affects the market for startups. But in the opposite direction. Seriously though: In a direct sense, the effects might not be too great for us "Web 2.0" startups (people don't cut back on YouTube when money is tight). But there would be less money going around, so at least indirectly it's going to be a degree tougher to run any kind of business.