Here are all The American economyrecessions and the duration of each.
1- The Great Recession (1929-1933):
It lasted about 43 months, and is considered the worst economic recession in American history, as it was due to the collapse of the stock market and a sharp decline in economic activity.
2- The recession between (1937-1938):
It lasted about 13 months and came as part of the effects of the Great Depression.
3- The post-World War II recession (1945):
It lasted about 8 months and was the result of the transition from a war economy to a civilian economy.
4- General recession (1949):
Last 11 months due to slowdown in government spending after the war.
5- General recession (1953-1954):
Last 10 months due to restrictive monetary policies.
6- General recession (1957-1958):
Last 8 months due to decline in investment spending.
7- General recession (1960-1961):
Last 10 months due to tightening monetary policies.
8- General recession (1969-1970):
Last 11 months and was the result of inflation and weak economic confidence.
9- First oil recession (1973-1975):
Last 16 months and was due to the global oil crisis.
10- General recession (1980):
Last 6 months due to high energy prices and inflation.
11- General Recession (1981-1982):
Last 16 months and was the result of tight monetary policies to reduce inflation.
12- Early 1990s Recession (1990-1991):
Last 8 months and was due to the weakness of the real estate sector.
13- Tech Explosion Recession (2001):
Last 8 months and was due to the collapse of the Internet bubble.
14- Great Recession (2007-2009):
Last 18 months due to the global financial crisis caused by the collapse of the mortgage market.
15- Recession resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic (2020):
Last about two months and was the fastest recession in American history, resulting from economic closures to contain the spread of the virus.
The duration of the recession varies depending on its severity and causes,
It can usually range from 6 to 18 months,
Except for exceptional cases such as the Great Depression.
