lopsided contraction
[/ˈlɒpsaɪdɪd kənˈtrækʃən/]
nounpl: lopsided contractions
contração assimétrica
1. An uneven or unbalanced reduction in economic activity, employment, or output that affects different sectors, regions, or demographic groups disproportionately
The recession created a lopsided contraction that devastated manufacturing while the service sector remained relatively stable.
A recessão criou uma contração assimétrica que devastou o setor manufatureiro enquanto o setor de serviços permaneceu relativamente estável.
2. In medicine or physiology, an unequal or asymmetrical muscle contraction or reduction in size
The patient experienced a lopsided contraction of the facial muscles due to nerve damage.
O paciente apresentou uma contração assimétrica dos músculos faciais devido ao dano nervoso.
3. In economics, a recession or downturn characterized by unequal impacts across industries, regions, or income groups
Economists warned of a lopsided contraction affecting primarily rural communities.
Economistas advertiram sobre uma contração assimétrica afetando principalmente as comunidades rurais.
This term is primarily used in economic and medical academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian economic discussions, it typically refers to how economic crises affect different regions differently, reflecting concerns about regional inequality. In the US, it gained prominence during the 2008 financial crisis to describe how different industries and communities experienced vastly different levels of economic impact.
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