# Business Cycle

*Macro & Economy — Finicade finance glossary*

The economy's recurring rhythm of expansion and contraction — boom, slowdown, recession, recovery, repeat. Policymakers try to smooth it; investors try to position for where in the cycle we are.

**Related terms:** [Recession](https://finicade.com/glossary/recession), [GDP (Gross Domestic Product)](https://finicade.com/glossary/gdp), [Monetary Policy](https://finicade.com/glossary/monetary-policy)

**Taught in:** Charter Climb — Macro, Cycles & Currencies

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/business-cycle