Easy Guide to Economic Indicators

  • 2008-08-05
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This is an easy guide for how to look up economic indicators of interest in the various resources by describing what they cover, where and when they are published, how often they are revised, and what their meanings are. It covers from economic indicators that measure overall economic activity, output, expenditure, and income to business cyclical and leading indicators, price measures, investment and savings, and the balance of payments. It describes what prior knowledge in economics and statistics is required to properly interpret the indicators according to the purposes.