The Conference Board has derived the following indicator series in order to monitor business cycles:
A) M2, leading, and lagging
B) leading, coincident, and consumer expectations
C) leading, coincident, and lagging
D) leading, coincident, and M
E) consumer expectations, leading, and lagging

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The Conference Board monitors business cycles using three indicator series: leading, coincident, and lagging indicators. These indicators track different aspects of the economy and provide insight into where the economy is heading (leading), where it is currently (coincident), and where it has been (lagging). Therefore, choice C is the best option as it includes all three indicator series.

The Conference Board Has Derived the Following Indicator Series in Order