ECON10003 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Output Gap, Potential Output, Unemployment
The classical cycle is a representation of GDP throughout a period of time
A peak is a point in time where subsequent GDP growth is relatively disappointing
A trough is a point in time where a fall in real GDP bottoms out
Contraction is the period between a peak and a trough
Expansion is the period between a trough and a peak
Looks at how quickly the level of GDP has grown over time
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The growth cycle is based on whether the growth rate of the economy was significantly different
from its historical average
Occurs when there are two consecutive quarters in which the rate of growth of real GDP is
negative
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Unemployment rate increases significantly
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Recession is a type of contraction
Industries that produce durable goods are more affected by recessions and booms
Industries that provide services and non
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durable goods are less sensitive
Contractions and expansions
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