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Misery index

An Index combining the Unemployment rate and Inflation rate. The Index is used to measure the political significance of the condition of the Economy, as well as Consumer confidence.

Related Terms: 9 Consumer, Consumer confidence, Economy, Flat, FICA, Index, Inflation rate, Unemployment, Unemployment rate
Other Related Pages: Category: Economy Starting With: M
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