Have banks ever canceled full time offers due to economy turning bad?

Has anyone ever experienced firms cancelling full time offers due to the economy turning bad before full time start dates?

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I was an analyst in 2007-08. I assure you banks cancel entire analyst programs. Are you a fucking retard? What do you think...banks preserve your offer regardless of the state of the economy? Jesus H Christ, you're a moron.

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