1A situation in which economic activity rapidly deteriorates, causing serious effects such as unemployment, bankruptcies, and financial market turmoil; encompasses financial and fiscal crises.
2008年の金融危機は世界的な経済危機を引き起こした。
The 2008 financial crisis triggered a global economic crisis.
政府は経済危機に対応するために緊急対策を発表した。
The government announced emergency measures to respond to the economic crisis.
経済危機の影響で多くの中小企業が資金繰りに苦しんでいる。
Many small and medium-sized enterprises are struggling with cash flow due to the economic crisis.