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In economics, a recession is a business cycle contraction that occurs when there is a period of broad decline in economic activity. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Recessions generally occur when there is a widespread drop in spending (an adverse demand shock ).
The recession of 2020, was the shortest and steepest in U.S. history and marked the end of 128 months of expansion. Key Predictors, Indicators and Warning Signs of a Recession
A recession is officially determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Business Cycle Dating Committee, which defines one as “a significant decline in economic activity that is ...
A balance sheet recession is a particular type of recession driven by the high levels of private sector debt (i.e., the credit cycle) rather than fluctuations in the business cycle. It is characterized by a change in private sector behavior towards saving (i.e., paying down debt) rather than spending, which slows the economy through a reduction ...
The recession data for the overall G20 zone (representing 85% of all GWP), depict that the Great Recession existed as a global recession throughout Q3 2008 until Q1 2009. Subsequent follow-up recessions in 2010–2013 were confined to Belize, El Salvador, Paraguay, Jamaica, Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand and 24 out of 50 European countries ...
The recession of 2020, was the shortest and steepest in U.S. history and marked the end of 128 months of expansion. Key Predictors, Indicators and Warning Signs
The 1948 recession was a brief economic downturn; forecasters of the time expected much worse, perhaps influenced by the poor economy in their recent lifetimes. [62] The recession also followed a period of monetary tightening. [40] Recession of 1953: July 1953 – May 1954 10 months 3 years 9 months 6.1% (September 1954) −2.6%
A recession means the UK economy has shrunk for two three-month periods - or quarters - in a row. What is a recession and how could it affect me? Skip to main content