Which of the Following Economic Series Are Included in the Conference

question 197

Multiple Choice

Which of the following economic series are included in the Conference Board lagging indicator series?

• A) vendor performance
• B) index of industrial production
• C) manufacturing and trade sales data in 1992 dollars
• D) manufacturers' new orders, non-defense capital goods
• E) average duration of unemployment in weeks

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Definitions:

Customs Delays

Delays in the processing of goods through customs, generally caused by regulations, inspections, or documentation issues, impacting supply chain timelines.

Risk Mitigation Strategy

Plans and actions implemented to reduce or manage the potential negative impacts of identified risks on a project or business operation.

Predictable Demand

The level of product or service consumption that can be forecasted with a high degree of accuracy based on historical data and market analysis.

Working Capital

The amount of available capital that a company can readily use for day-to-day operations, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.