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Which of the following would be considered a lagging economic indicator?

Lagging indicators, such as the unemployment rate, tend to change after the economy has already begun to follow a particular pattern.

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Question: Which of the following would be considered a lagging economic indicator?

Answer options: ✅ Unemployment rate

  • Housing starts
  • Stock market performance
  • Manufacturing new orders

Correct answer: Unemployment rate

Explanation: Lagging indicators, such as the unemployment rate, tend to change after the economy has already begun to follow a particular pattern.

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