Changes in leading indicators signal
A. the changes in the frictional and seasonal unemployment rate.
B. the changes in the frictional unemployment rate and the changes in the inflation rate.
C. the changes in the market basket.
D. the changes that will occur in the economy.
Answer: D
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A. $200 B. $150 C. $100 D. $75
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)