Which of these is a lagging economic indicator?
A) the unemployment rate
B) personal income
C) industrial production
D) total employment
E) fluctuations in stock prices

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lagging economic indicators are measures that change after the overall economy has already begun to change. The unemployment rate is a lagging indicator because it tends to rise after the economy has started contracting and fall after the economy has started to grow again.

Which of These Is a Lagging Economic Indicator