Economic Forecasters Use Which of the Following Leading Economic Indicators

question 34

Multiple Choice

Economic forecasters use which of the following leading economic indicators:
i. Term structure of interest rates
ii. New claims for unemployment insurance
iii. Price of tea in China

• A) i only
• B) ii only
• C) ii and iii
• D) i and ii
• E) i and iii

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Definitions:

Installment Payment

A method of paying for goods or services over a period of time in regular, scheduled payments.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation method that allocates an equal amount of depreciation each year over the useful life of the asset.

Call Price

The price at which an issuer can redeem a bond before its maturity date.

Interest Annually

The amount of interest earned or paid over a one-year period.