Kondratieff wave

A form of Kondratiev wave — A hypothesized cycle-like phenomenon in the modern world economy, said to range from 40 to 60 years and to consist of alternating intervals of high sectoral growth and relatively slow growth.

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Meanings

nounKondratieff wave (plural Kondratieff waves)

plural Kondratieff waves

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Kondratiev wave.
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