A Prolonged Period of Recession Is Characterized by Extremely High

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A prolonged period of recession is characterized by extremely high unemployment, very low wages, minimal total disposable income, and lack of consumer confidence in the economy.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Journal Entry

An entry made in the accounting journals at the end of an accounting period to allocate items between accounting periods.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimate of the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collected, used to reduce the carrying amount of receivables on the balance sheet.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the costs of their sale or disposal.

Interest Revenue

Income received from investments, savings, or as a payment for lending money.