Which of the Following Economic Series Are Included in the NBER

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following economic series are included in the NBER coincident indicator group?

• A) Employees on nonagricultural payrolls.
• B) Change in consumer price index for services.
• C) Index of consumer expectations.
• D) Spread of 10-year Treasury yield less fed funds.
• E) Index of stock prices.

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