This average figure was useful for ironing out the frequent ups and
downs of the business cycle, and it was thought to give a better idea of the company's earning power than the results of the latest year alone.»
As the economy moves through the ups and
downs of the business cycle, conditions favor certain types of businesses / industries at certain times.
Temporary employees can also provide a useful buffer for the ups and
downs of the business cycle so that you do not have to affect your core staff during down times.
Not exact matches
So you also want a manager that's proven itself — one that has seen the ups and
downs of the credit
cycle and also one with the high organizational strength,
business diversification, and longevity that aligns with your investment time horizon.
These recurring ups and
downs in economic activity (or market /
business cycles) are made up
of several years
of peaks, recessions, troughs and eventually a recovery phase.
Our balance and depth have allowed Davis Polk to remain at the epicenter
of business and legal matters through good times and bad, as our clients navigate the ups and
downs of the economic
cycle.