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The business cycle typically consists of four main phases: expansion, peak, contraction (or recession), and trough. During the expansion phase, economic activity increases, leading to growth and higher employment. The peak marks the highest point of economic activity before a decline begins. Contraction follows, where the economy slows down, potentially leading to a recession, before reaching the trough, the lowest point before recovery occurs.
Similarly, a period of recession occurs at the start of the contraction phase.
This is called a 'recession.'
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The business cycle typically consists of four main phases: expansion, peak, contraction (or recession), and trough. During the expansion phase, economic activity increases, leading to growth and higher employment. The peak marks the highest point of economic activity before a decline begins. Contraction follows, where the economy slows down, potentially leading to a recession, before reaching the trough, the lowest point before recovery occurs.
recession
Similarly, a period of recession occurs at the start of the contraction phase.
This is called a 'recession.'
This is called a 'recession.'
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The highest unemployment typically occurs during the recession phase of the business cycle. During this period, economic activity slows down, leading to decreased consumer demand, reduced business revenues, and subsequent layoffs. As companies struggle to maintain profitability, many are forced to cut jobs, resulting in increased unemployment rates.
A recession is shorter than a depression.