Diebold and Rudebusch showed that the composite index of leading indicators did not improve forecasts of industrial production because

A. data on the components of the index are revised.
B. the index is not designed for forecasting.
C. the government manipulates the index so it never predicts a recession.
D. the index is not produced in a timely manner.


Answer: A

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