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Recessions — they're normal

They happen every few years. They always end.

The idea

Sometimes the whole economy slows down: people spend less, some lose jobs, and stocks often drop. That's a recession, and it can feel scary. But here's the key fact — every recession in US history has eventually ended. They're a normal part of the cycle, and patient investors often find good deals while everyone else is panicking. 🌧️

Words to know

Recession: A stretch when the economy shrinks — spending drops and unemployment usually rises.
GDP: The total value of everything a country produces; when it falls, the economy is slowing.
Business cycle: The natural pattern of the economy speeding up and slowing down over time.
Unemployment: The share of people who want a job but can't find one; it tends to rise in recessions.

Try it — no account needed

Order these famous US recessions from OLDEST to MOST RECENT.

Tap them in chronological order.

In the full lesson

1Put it in order

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