Business Cycle
Alternating periods of economic expansion and contraction.
Real World
During the 2008–09 recession (trough phase), UK car manufacturer Vauxhall saw demand collapse, forcing plant closures and redundancies, while the subsequent expansion phase brought rising sales and rehiring.
Exam Focus
Always name the specific phase of the cycle and explain its precise effect on the business in the question — vague answers lose marks.
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