Closely Watched Indicators Such as the Inflation Rate and Unemployment

question 109

Multiple Choice

Closely watched indicators such as the inflation rate and unemployment are released each month by the

• A)Bureau of the Budget.
• B)Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• C)Department of the Treasury.
• D)President's Council of Economic Advisors.

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