lagging indicator
Definition
An economic indicator that changes after the overall economy has changed; examples include labor costs, business spending, the unemployment rate, the prime rate, outstanding bank loans, and inventory book value.
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Related Terms
coincident indicator, leading indicator
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consumer price index (CPI), coincident indicators, economic indicators, lagging indicators
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