Which of the Following Is Not a Leading Indicator

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a leading indicator

• A) initial claims for unemployment insurance
• B) building permits for new home construction
• C) changes in manufacturers' unfilled orders for durable good
• D) the level of unemployment

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Definitions:

Unit Selling Price

The cost for which customers can purchase an individual unit of a product.

Unit Variable Costs

Unit variable costs are the costs that vary directly with the production volume, including costs for materials and labor that change with the level of production or service provision.

Operating Income

Revenue obtained from the main operations of a business, not including the costs of interest and taxes.

Variable Costs

Expenditures that fluctuate in direct relation to production or sales volumes, such as labor costs and materials used.