3. It has been argued that the stock market predicts recessions. Using quarterly data since 1961, plot
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3. It has been argued that the stock market predicts recessions. Using quarterly data since 1961, plot the real value of the stock market index (the S&P 500 index in the last month of the quarter divided by the GDP deflator). [Note that data on the S&P 500 index may be found at finance.yahoo.com.] Draw in the business cycle peaks and troughs. Do you find the stock market to be a good economic forecaster?
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Macroeconomics Value Edition
ISBN: 978-0136114895
7th Edition
Authors: Andrew B. Abel ,Ben Bernanke ,Dean Croushore
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