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Economic trends and the Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Abstract: This article discusses an experimental methodology for the Chicago Fed National Activity Index?a monthly index designed to gauge overall economic activity and inflationary pressure. The goal is to see how well it accounts for recent structural changes in the U.S. economy.
Keywords: Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI); Economic conditions;
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Part of Series: Chicago Fed Letter
Publication Date: 2008
Issue: May
Order Number: 250