Vibecession
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Refers to a situation where macroeconomic data (such as GDP, employment rate) are performing well, but the public's subjective feeling (Vibe) is very negative, with a widespread belief that the economy is in recession.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Distinguish data from emotions. It reminds us that the economy is not only a mathematical model but also psychological expectations. The spread of emotions on social media may lead to a disconnect between public perception and economic reality, thereby triggering real consumption contraction.
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The public's subjective feeling about the economy is shaped by daily experiences (prices, social circle complaints, media sentiment), which have a time lag and bias compared to macroeconomic statistical indicators. Social media amplifies negative narratives, generalizing local pain into an impression of overall recession, forming a divergence of 'good data, bad feeling'.
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