Measures of Consumer Confidence : Are They Useful.

Analyzes significance of consumer confidence indexes published by University of Michigan Survey Research Center and Conference Board as indicators of economic outlook. Explains how two indexes calculate consumer attitudes, and examines the theoretical connection between consumer attitudes and econom...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Analyzes significance of consumer confidence indexes published by University of Michigan Survey Research Center and Conference Board as indicators of economic outlook. Explains how two indexes calculate consumer attitudes, and examines the theoretical connection between consumer attitudes and economic growth.
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