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Intro to Sociology

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A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, typically visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales. It's a period where the economy slows down, and businesses and consumers reduce spending due to uncertainty or financial pressures.

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