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Understand the business cycle, including its key phases such as growth, boom, recession, and slump, and analyze how fluctuations in employment rates, inflation, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) affect businesses.

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Cambridge IGCSE Business StudiesExternal influences on business activity

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Understand the business cycle, including its key phases such as growth, boom, recession, and slump, and analyze how fluctuations in employment rates, inflation, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) affect businesses

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You need to be able to understand the business cycle, including its key phases such as growth, boom, recession, and slump, and analyze how fluctuations in employment rates, inflation, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) affect businesses.
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Understanding the Business Cycle

The business cycle consists of four main phases: growth, boom, recession, and slump. Each phase has distinct characteristics that impact businesses differently.

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State the four phases of the business cycle.
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