The Reason Unemployment Claims Are a Good Leading Indicator of Economic

question 79

Multiple Choice

The reason unemployment claims are a good leading indicator of economic activity is that they reflect

• A)Orders for new goods.
• B)Hours worked per week.
• C)Automatic stabilizers.
• D)Industry layoffs and hiring.

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