Multiple choice

What are 'acyclical indicators'?

  1. Indicators that move in the same direction as the general economy

  2. Indicators that move in the direction opposite to the general economy

  3. Indicators that have no correlation with the business cycles

  4. Indicators that are used to indicate a shift in the direction of growth of the economy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Acyclical indicators are those with little or no correlation to the business cycle: they may rise or fall when the general economy is doing well, and may rise or fall when it is not doing well.

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