1) This here is Nova, Nova wanted to go grocery shopping today. She usually goes to the same one since they have really good deals and prices. But wait... it's closed?!
2) Businesses closing down; in the business cycle this stage is called recession.
Might be time to switch stores
CLOSED
Well look at that, lower prices! Deflation must be going on.
2) After the process of recession, businesses tend to get to an all time low. Which explains the decrease in prices. This stage is called depression.
1) After getting back into her car, Nova realized she needed more gas. Hold on a sec, no gas prices have lowered?! Well that's lovely.
3) Businesses coming back and prices going up show progress in the business. In recovery or at its peak Since they don't have to rely on customers anymore
1) It's been a couple of months since we've seen Nova. Let's check up on her.
2) Looks like it's a shopping day again, but wait something's different. Prices are higher than before!! That stinks.