Which of the Following Economic Series Are Included in the Conference

question 89

Multiple Choice

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

• A) employees on nonagricultural payrolls
• B) change in consumer price index for services
• C) index of consumer expectations
• D) spread of 10-year Treasury yield less fed funds
• E) index of stock prices

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