Economic trends and the Chicago Fed National Activity Index

Scott Brave

Chicago Fed Letter, 2008, issue May, No 250

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 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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