Zhèngjú dòngluàn qījiān, jīngjì shòudào le yánzhòng chōngjī.
During the period of political upheaval, the economy suffered severe blows.
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动乱 implies large-scale social or political disorder. It is stronger than 混乱 (hùnluàn, confusion/chaos) and more specifically societal. Compare with 骚乱 (sāoluàn), which suggests riots or violent unrest.