Multiple Choice
Comovement can be discerned by
A) calculating the percentage deviations from trend in real GDP.
B) whether it is a procyclical or countercyclical variable.
C) calculating the correlation coefficient between the percentage deviations from trend.
D) determining if it is a lagging or leading indicator.
E) looking at the composite index of business leading indicators.
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