Which of the Following Is a Lagging Indicator

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a lagging indicator?

• A) Material prices.
• B) Changes in inventories.
• C) Industrial production.
• D) Retail sales.

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Definitions:

Psychological Determinants

Factors of psychological origin that influence an individual's behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.

Group Polarization

describes the phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to an amplification of the group’s initial attitude, making their final stance more extreme.

Overconfidence Bias

A cognitive bias where an individual's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy, leading to overly optimistic assessments and decision-making errors.

Majority Viewpoint

refers to the opinion or belief held by the greater number of individuals within a group or society.