Chapter 13.5, Problem 4R

To determine

The difference between leading indicators, coincident indicators and lagging indicators.

Explanation of Solution

Leading indicators, coincident indicators and lagging indicators all are economic indicators, but they have some difference amongst them. These are explained below:

Leading indicators	Coincident indicators	Lagging indicators
The statistical figures that exactly help analyze what can happen to an economy are leading indicators.	Those economic indicators that change at the time when an overall business activity changes are coincident business indicators.	The economic indicators that lag behind with the changes in overall business activities are lagging indicators.
Economists are concerned about these indicators as these indicators show a change in overall business activity.	These are helpful for the economists as when there is a down trend in them, it is an indication that the contraction cycle has started.	These are helpful for economists as they provide a clue about the duration of the phases of business cycle.

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Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

Economic indicators- The statistical figures which help measure the variables in an economy are economic indicators. These can be stock prices or the amount of loan to be repaid. These figures help analyze the economic situations in a nation.