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Depression means the lowest point in an economic cycle characterized by:
- reduced purchasing power,
- mass unemployment,
- excess of supply over demand,
- falling prices, or prices rising slower than usual,
- falling wages, or wages rising slower than usual, and
- general lack of confidence in the future.
Also called a slump, a depression causes a drop in all economic activity. Major depressions may continue for several years, such as the great depression (1930-40) that had worldwide impact. Refer to link below for more information.
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