English Explanatory Dictionary

economic crisis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crisis caused by the general demand for goods within an economy falling below their supply, either temporarily or on a protracted basis, typically resulting in widespread bankruptcies of unproductive businesses and falling prices.

Word forms

economic crisis economic crises

Related words

bank run bubble contingencies fund financial crisis recession
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