Which of the Following Would Be a Leading Indicator

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a leading indicator?

• A) the number of unemployment claims
• B) the real interest rate
• C) personal income in the United States
• D) an increase in stock prices

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An institution of higher learning that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various fields.

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