What is recession?

By Adeline Teoh · 22 July 2008 · Cashflow

Is Australia's Economic Boom on the Brink of Collapse?

Discover the shocking truth about the difference between economic downturn and recession. Find out what's at stake for your finances and the future of Australia's economy.

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Summary

Australia has been benefiting from an economic boom for so long that we seem to have forgotten the low plateaus of economic downturn and recession. But does economic downturn necessarily mean recession? The generally accepted definition of recession is a period of negative growth over three successive quarters in an economy. Often tied to gross […]

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