Economics

How Long Does An Economic Recession Last?

A recession is a long-term economic downturn that affects a large number of people. A depression is a longer-term, more severe slump. How long does an economic recession last? Journalists, for example, frequently define a recession as a drop in quarterly real (inflation adjusted) gross domestic product for two consecutive quarters (GDP). Economists employ different […]

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