Economic Indicator

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What is an Economic Indicator? 

An economic indicator is a statistic about economic activities that allows analysis of economic performance and predictions of future performance.

 

Explanation: 

Indicators include GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation rates. They provide insight into the state of the economy and can influence investment decisions.

 

Practical Example of Economic Indicator: 

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an economic indicator that measures changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services.

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