When a decline in economic demand causes unemployment to rise, leading to reduced consumer spending and further decreases in demand, what is this phenomenon known as?

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1 Jun 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

This situation describes the downward multiplier effect, where an initial drop in demand triggers higher unemployment, which then lowers spending and further reduces demand, creating a reinforcing downward cycle.

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