Which of the following is a lagging economic indicator?

CA Foundation · Business Economics · MTP · September 2025
Which of the following is a lagging economic indicator?
(A) A. Consumer confidence index
(B) B. Stock market performance
(C) C. Unemployment rate
(D) D. New housing starts

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. Unemployment rate

Topics: Business Cycles

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