The Average Duration of Unemployment and Changes in the Consumer

question 63

Multiple Choice

The average duration of unemployment and changes in the consumer price index for services are

• A) leading economic indicators.
• B) coincidental economic indicators.
• C) lagging economic indicators.
• D) composite economic indicators.

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