It is not possible to have a "growth recession" because if the economy grows at all then it is not in a recession.
A "growth recession" occurs when the economy experiences positive growth that is less than 3 percent.

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A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. Therefore, positive growth by definition cannot be a recession. The term "growth recession" is a contradictory term and not a widely accepted economic concept.

It Is Not Possible to Have a "Growth Recession" Because