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Business Cycles Stages
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Peak
Represents the highest point of economic activity in a business cycle
Trough
Signifies the lowest point of economic activity in a business cycle
Expansion
Characterized by increasing economic activity and growth in GDP
Hyperinflation
An economic situation characterized by very high and typically accelerating inflation
Early Expansion
Initial stage of the expansion phase, where recovery sets in
Mid Expansion
The phase of the expansion stage where growth is consistent and stable
Early Contraction
Initial stage of the contraction phase, where the economy starts to slow down
Recession
A period of temporary economic decline, typically identified by fall in GDP in two successive quarters
Late Contraction
Contraction stage nearing the trough, with signs of the economy bottoming out
Stagflation
A combination of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation
Boom
A period of very fast economic growth, which is also unsustainable
Soft Landing
A scenario where the economy slows down but does not enter a recession
Late Expansion
Advancement towards the peak, with visible signs of an overheating economy
Depression
A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity
Double-Dip Recession
Occurs when the economy begins to recover from a recession but then falls back into economic decline
Mid Contraction
The period where economic decline is clearly noticeable and ongoing
Contraction
Identified by decreasing economic activity and reduction in GDP
Recovery
Transition phase from contraction to expansion
Credit Crunch
A condition where loans and credit become difficult to obtain
Business Cycle Trough
The point where business activity has reached its minimum on the cycle, before a new expansion phase begins
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