Which Types of Industries Are Hit Hardest by a Recession

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Essay

Which types of industries are hit hardest by a recession? Explain.

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Definitions:

Fed Increases

Refers to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates or tightening monetary policy, typically to combat inflation or overheating in the economy.

Adverse Supply Shock

A situation where the supply of goods decreases suddenly, leading to higher prices and lower quantities available.

Short-Run Aggregate-Supply Curve

Depicts the relationship between the price level and the quantity of goods and services that firms are willing to produce, taking some inputs as fixed.

Short-Run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation that shows the inverse relationship between short-term inflation and unemployment rates, suggesting a trade-off.