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  2. Jul 11, 2024 · According to one popular definition, a recession is two consecutive quarters of economic contraction. And, in general, recessions are caused by imbalances in the market, triggered by external or internal factors.

  3. Aug 11, 2022 · A recession is a period with a significant decline in economic activity characterised by falling GDP, rising unemployment and a decline in real incomes. A quick and simple definition of a recession (used in the UK and EU) is – negative economic growth for two consecutive quarters.

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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).

  5. Feb 13, 2024 · A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that lasts for months or even years. Experts declare a recession when a nation’s economy experiences negative...

  6. Feb 19, 2024 · As two advanced economies slip into recession, economists warn of uncertain times ahead. But what is a recession and how can we tell if one is happening?

  7. Sep 2, 2022 · In short, a period of significant decline in economic activity. A recession typically leads to drops in output and investment, falling profits for businesses and rising...

  8. Apr 16, 2024 · A recession is a significant, widespread, and prolonged downturn in economic activity. A common rule of thumb is that two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product...

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