+The **economic cycle** describes the natural upswings and downturns in an economy's performance over time. It represents the alternating periods of expansion and contraction, influencing metrics like [GDP](/wiki/gdp) and [Employment](/wiki/employment). These rhythmic shifts shape the overall health of markets and societies.
+## See also
+- [Recession](/wiki/recession)
+- [Inflation](/wiki/inflation)
+- [Growth](/wiki/growth)
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