Tuesday, November 12, 2013

The Long-Term Inactivity Index


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A zero value for the index indicates that the national economy is expanding at its historical trend rate of growth; negative values indicate below-average growth; and positive values indicate above-average growth.

Source Data:
St. Louis Fed: Chicago Fed National Activity Index

2 comments:

mab said...

Is that chart appropriate?

Seriously, you may need some sensitivity training. We're all above average these days.

Stagflationary Mark said...

mab,

Training received and it was exceptional! I'm a changed man! Thank you!!

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1. Perfect Attendance on this post!
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3. Best rhetorical question of the day on this post!
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