| Recession: | |||
| A decline in economic activity within an economy, usually characterized by higher unemployment and less investment in new plants and equipment. Encarta® World English Dictionary (North American Edition) © & (P) 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
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| Regulatio: | |||
| An official rule, law, or order stating what may or may not be done or how something must be done. Encarta® World English Dictionary (North American Edition) © & (P) 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
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