Which of the Following Is the Main Barometer Used by the Business

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main barometer used by the Business Cycle Dating Committee of the National Bureau of Economic Research in determining if the economy has reached a peak?

• A)Employment,based on non-farm payrolls
• B)Industrial production
• C)Personal income minus government transfer payments
• D)Manufacturing and trade revenue

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