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What Is a Depression? How to Spot the Difference

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What is a depression — and why it matters. A depression is a severe and prolonged economic downturn. It's worse than a recession — GDP falls further, unemployment rises higher, and it lasts for years, not months. If you understand the difference between a recession and a depression, you can anticipate the scale of the market's reaction. That's the edge. This is what we teach in Module 6.1 — Macro Indicators and Sentiment. https://youtu.be/U-DTQx0C4cY

Key Takeaways

  • A depression is a severe, prolonged economic downturn
  • It's worse than a recession — GDP falls further, unemployment rises higher, lasts for years
  • Understanding the difference helps you anticipate market reactions
  • This is what we teach in Module 6.1 — Macro Indicators and Sentiment

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I'm Russell Larke — BA (Hons) Business Management, currently completing an MSc in Systems Thinking in Practice, with plans to pursue a doctorate. I've run an environmental consultancy as Managing Director and have traded financial markets for years. I teach the Larke Cycle — a testable framework for understanding market structure beyond chartism. Regards, Russell Larke BA (Hons) Business Management | MSc Candidate (Systems Thinking) Beyond the Chart

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