A Leading Indicator

question 38

Multiple Choice

A leading indicator:

• A) changes in either direction before a recession starts.
• B) usually declines before a recession starts.
• C) generally changes after real GDP changes.
• D) remains unaffected by changes in real GDP.
• E) does not change with business cycles.

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