🔄 1. What is a recession?
A recession is a period of economic downturn typically characterized by:
- A decline in GDP for two consecutive quarters
- Rising unemployment
- Decreased consumer spending and business investment
- Falling corporate profits and market confidence
📉 2. Phases of the Economic Cycle
- Expansion – GDP growth, strong job market, high spending
- Peak – Growth slows, inflation rises
- Recession – GDP contracts, unemployment rises
- Trough – Economy bottoms out
- Recovery – Output, jobs, and spending rebound
🕰️ 3. Major Global Recessions in History
Year | Name | Main Causes |
---|---|---|
1929–1933 | Great Depression | Stock market crash, monetary policy failures |
1973–1975 | Oil Crisis | OPEC oil embargo, skyrocketing oil prices |
2001 | Dot-com Bubble Burst | Tech stock collapse, market distrust |
2007–2009 | Global Financial Crisis | Housing bubble burst, credit crunch |
2020 | COVID-19 Recession | Global pandemic, lockdowns, demand collapse |
📊 4. Common Causes of Recessions
- Misguided monetary policy (e.g., high interest rates)
- Asset bubbles (e.g., real estate, stocks)
- Financial or banking crises
- External shocks (e.g., war, pandemics, natural disasters)
- Decline in consumer/business confidence
⏳ 5. How Often Do Recessions Occur?
- Roughly every 7–10 years, a major global recession occurs.
- Timing depends on policy decisions, market trends, and unexpected events.
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