Which of the Following Is a Leading Economic Indicator

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a leading economic indicator?

• A) average prime rate charged by banks.
• B) commercial and industrial loans outstanding.
• C) change in credit for business and consumer borrowing.
• D) ratio of constant dollar inventories to sales for manufacture and trade.

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Definitions:

Gustatory Region

The area of the brain responsible for the perception of taste, located primarily in the insular cortex and the frontal operculum.

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Tactile Stimulation

The application of touch or physical contact to stimulate sensory receptors in the skin, promoting emotional and physical health.