6. The variables in the index of leading indicators are included in the index because Group of answer choices -they are good indicators of the current rate of inflation. -they generally lag behind turns in the business cycle. -of their tendency to lead (or predict) turns in the business cycle. -they are good indicators of the current state of the economy. Which is correct?

6. The variables in the index of leading indicators are included in the index because Group of answer choices -they are good indicators of the current rate of inflation. -they generally lag behind turns in the business cycle. -of their tendency to lead (or predict) turns in the business cycle. -they are good indicators of the current state of the economy. Which is correct?

Brief Principles of Macroeconomics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091985

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter6: Measuring The Cost Of Living

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