economic recession

economic recession — period of time when the economic situation is not good …   English contemporary dictionary

Economic democracy — is a socioeconomic philosophy that suggests a shift in decision making power from a small minority of corporate shareholders to a larger majority of public stakeholders. There is no single definition or approach for economic democracy, but most… …   Wikipedia

Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 — A federal law that attempted to avoid or mitigate an economic recession. The Act authorized federal payments of $300 to $1,200 to approximately 130 million American individuals and families. In addition, households received $300 for each… …   Law dictionary

Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …   Universalium

Recession — This article is about a slowdown in economic activity. For other uses, see Recession (disambiguation). Economics …   Wikipedia

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS — THE PRE MANDATE (LATE OTTOMAN) PERIOD Geography and Borders In September 1923 a new political entity was formally recognized by the international community. Palestine, or Ereẓ Israel as Jews have continued to refer to it for 2,000 years,… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

Economic history of Canada — Canadian historians until the 1960s tended to focus on economic history, including labour history. In part this is because Canada has had far fewer political upheavals or military conflicts than other societies. This was especially true in the… …   Wikipedia

Recession-proof industries — Some industries are considered by economists as recession proof industries. Goods and services produced by these industries have a low income elasticity of demand and thus business involving these goods remains relatively stable despite the fall… …   Wikipedia

Economic history of Mexico — Contents 1 Pre Spanish age 2 Spanish age 3 Independence 4 Economic Woes and The Great Depression …   Wikipedia

recession — n. 1) a business, economic recession 2) (misc.) to come out of a recession; to go into a recession * * * [rɪ seʃ(ə)n] economic recession to go into a recession (misc.) to come out of a recession a business …   Combinatory dictionary

recession — 01. Business analysts fear that the sudden rise in oil prices may spark a [recession] if prices are not brought under control. 02. The children played soccer with the teachers at [recess] today. 03. The court will [recess] for one hour. 04.… …   Grammatical examples in English