According to the business cycle theory, which statement best explains the relationship between leading indicators and economic forecasting?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · January 2026
According to the business cycle theory, which statement best explains the relationship between leading indicators and economic forecasting?
(A) A. Leading indicators move simultaneously with economic activity
(B) B. Leading indicators provide advance signals of economic turning points before they occur
(C) C. Leading indicators only reflect past economic performance
(D) D. Leading indicators are unreliable for economic prediction

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. Leading indicators provide advance signals of economic turning points before they occur

Topics: Business Cycles

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