A leading indicator is a measure that usually
A) changes at the same time and in the same direction as the general economy.
B) responds to a change in the general economy after a time lag.
C) changes in the same direction as the general economy before the general economy changes.
D) has all of the properties listed above.

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Leading indicators are metrics that change before the economy as a whole changes, providing a forecast of economic trends. They help predict future economic movements rather than moving simultaneously with the economy or lagging behind it.

A Leading Indicator Is a Measure That Usually