Measures of average workweeks and of new orders for durable goods are included in the index of leading indicators, because shorter workweeks tend to indicate _____ future economic activity, and more robust orders tend to indicate _____ future economic activity.
A)stronger; stronger
B)stronger; weaker
C)weaker; stronger
D)weaker; weaker

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Shorter workweeks often suggest weaker future economic activity as they may indicate reduced demand or production. Conversely, more robust orders for durable goods suggest stronger future economic activity as they indicate increased demand and production.

Measures of Average Workweeks and of New Orders for Durable