Which of the Following Economic Series Is not included in the National

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following economic series is not included in the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) coincident economic indicator group?

• A) Total value of commercial loans
• B) Employees on nonagricultural payrolls
• C) Personal income less transfer payments
• D) Industrial production
• E) Manufacturing and trade sales

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