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This document provides an introduction to economic indicators for journalism students. It defines economic indicators as data used to evaluate the health of an economy and gives examples like the Consumer Price Index. It describes different types of indicators such as lagging, coincident, and leading indicators. The document discusses qualities of a good indicator and past student examples. It also notes that indicators should be original, measure an important activity accurately, and correlate with broader economic measures.
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- 7. A bad indicator Source: Bloomberg BusinessWeek Wednesday, 8 February, 12
- 8. A worse indicator Source: Bloomberg BusinessWeek Wednesday, 8 February, 12
- 9. Totally off-the-wall indicator Source: Bloomberg BusinessWeek Wednesday, 8 February, 12
- 10. Groups 1 2 3 4 5 Naushin Varia Diana Ish Hui Yi Kat Carolyn Quiteria J Michelle Corey Haruka Catherine Stephanie Mimi Kai Ivy Phoebe Naomi Amy Wednesday, 8 February, 12
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