business cycle
noun
: a cycle of economic activity usually consisting of recession, recovery, growth, and decline
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In my opinion, our country needs a recession because that is part of the normal business cycle.
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Louis Cannataro, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a non-profit, nonpartisan research group that dates U.S. business cycles, is responsible for determining whether or not the economy has entered a recession.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
For businesses in industries like construction or manufacturing, seasonality and business cycles also play a significant role.
—Larry Light, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Conduct Thorough Scenario Planning Liquidity management, scenario planning and a strong investment evaluation process can help companies prepare for opportunistic investments in all business cycles.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Louis Cannataro, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a non-profit, nonpartisan research group that dates U.S. business cycles, is responsible for determining whether or not the economy has entered a recession.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
For businesses in industries like construction or manufacturing, seasonality and business cycles also play a significant role.
—Larry Light, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Conduct Thorough Scenario Planning Liquidity management, scenario planning and a strong investment evaluation process can help companies prepare for opportunistic investments in all business cycles.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Business cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20cycle. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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