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Soft Landing: What It Means and History in Economics

By Frank BassUpdated Jun 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM | Fact-checked by Robin Hartill, CFP

Key Points

  • A soft landing refers to a scenario in which economic growth slows but a recession is avoided.
  • Historically, achieving a soft landing involves precise interest rate adjustments by central banks.
  • Effective soft landings can stabilize markets and preserve employment levels.

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