Recession Flashcards
1
Q
recession
A
a period during which the total output of an economy declines.
2
Q
causes of recession
A
- trade cycle
- cautious entrepreneurs might feel pessimistic
- the demand for households,firms, government and the export sector fall
- if funds are not making sufficient profits.
3
Q
concequences
A
- falling output
- use of fewer factors of production
- les income earned
- rising unemployment and falling income
- falling output, falling income and rising unemployment
3
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concequences
A
- falling output
- use of fewer factors of production
- les income earned
- rising unemployment and falling income
- falling output, falling income and rising unemployment
4
Q
government policies to reduce a recession.
A
- reflationary fiscal policies
- reflationary monetary policies
5
Q
unemployment
A
any person who is actively seeking employment and is willing and able to work but unable to find work.