List of recessions
List of Recessions is a chronological account of economic recessions that have occurred globally. An economic recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.
Definition of Recession[edit | edit source]
A recession is a macroeconomic term that refers to a significant decline in general economic activity in a designated region. It had been typically recognized as two consecutive quarters of economic decline, as reflected by GDP in conjunction with monthly indicators like employment. Recessions are typically characterized by a rash of business failures and often bank failures, slow or negative growth in production, and elevated unemployment.
Causes of Recession[edit | edit source]
Recessions are caused by a wide range of factors, including an increase in a nation's inflation, increased interest rates, reduced consumer confidence or decreased investment, falling housing prices and sales, or adverse incidents such as a financial crisis or an economic bubble.
List of Recessions[edit | edit source]
The following is a list of notable recessions.
The Great Depression[edit | edit source]
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.
Early 1980s Recession[edit | edit source]
The Early 1980s Recession was a severe global economic recession that affected much of the developed world in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Early 1990s Recession[edit | edit source]
The Early 1990s Recession was a period of economic slowdown in many countries around the world.
Early 2000s Recession[edit | edit source]
The Early 2000s Recession was a decline in economic activity which mainly occurred in developed countries.
The Great Recession[edit | edit source]
The Great Recession was a period of general economic decline observed in world markets during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
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