The Index of Leading Indicators Includes All of the Following

question 37

Multiple Choice

The index of leading indicators includes all of the following, EXCEPT

• A) M2 money supply.
• B) S&P 500 index.
• C) orders for plant and equipment.
• D) changes in the sensitive materials price.
• E) index of industrial production.

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