What Is the Business Cycle? How Is It Linked to a Secular

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Essay

What is the business cycle? How is it linked to a secular trend? Describe the four phases of the business cycle.How are these phases linked to the concepts of a "boom",a "recession" and an "expansion"?

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Definitions:

Conflict With Peers

Situations where disagreements or disputes arise between individuals of similar age groups, often leading to social stress or development of conflict resolution skills.

Maladjustment

Failure to adjust appropriately to environmental circumstances or to the demands of society or personal expectations.

Identity Status

The stage of development, conceptualized by James Marcia, that involves exploring and making decisions about one's role in society and personal beliefs and values.

Frequent, Intense Conflict

Regular and severe disagreements or arguments, often leading to stress or relationship breakdowns.