Which of the Following Economic Series Is NOT Included in the Conference

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following economic series is NOT included in the Conference Board lagging indicator group?

• A) average duration of unemployment
• B) ratio of manufacturing and trade inventories to sales
• C) number of employees on nonagricultural payrolls
• D) percentage change in the labor cost per unit of output in manufacturing
• E) All of these are correct (that is, all are included in the lagging indicator group).

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