Contracyclical

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Tending to counteract the effects of the business cycle.

    "The government cut taxes during the recession as a contracyclical measure."

Example

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"The government cut taxes during the recession as a contracyclical measure."

Etymology

From contra- + cyclical.

Related phrases

business cycle

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