countercyclical
/ˌkaʊntərˈsaɪklɪkəl/
adjective
- Tending to move in the opposite direction of the overall economy; used to describe policies or investments that fight economic downturns.
- Unemployment benefits are a classic countercyclical measure, increasing when the economy weakens.
- Investors often look for countercyclical stocks that perform well when the market is down.
- The government introduced countercyclical spending to boost the economy during the recession.
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