economic crises

A form of economic crisis — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of economic crisis
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