If the ratio of the coincident index to the lagging index is rising but then starts to slow, this may indicate: A) | the beginning of an upturn in the economy. |
| B) | the beginning of increased volatility in the economy. |
| C) | the beginning of a slowdown in the economy. |
| D) | the beginning of decreased volatility in the economy. |
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Answer and Explanation
The ratio of the coincident index to the lagging index is used by some analysts to forecast the economy. If the ratio is rising but subsequently starts to slow, this may indicate the beginning of a slowdown in the economy.
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