By most measures, the current economic expansion has lasted fairly long. This, of course, begs the question: How long can this economic expansion keep going? Here’s a look at the historical cycles of the major economic indicators in the U.S. Overall, although it’s a risky baseline, the expansion could last another 2 to 4 years. Over 4 years would be quite extraordinary. Economic Expansion Employment Here’s the view of the employment picture. Overall, at 5 years, the current expansion is reasonably strong in duration. It’s 2 years short of the 1980s prolonged expansion, and 4 years short of the incredibly…
Looking At The Economic Expansion: How Long Can It Last?
Harrison Roger
Roger is an economic adviser and active angel investor. He owns various economics firms. His work allows him a diverse group of clients across the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in business economics.