Understanding, interpreting, and managing economic data is a critical success factor in making proper individual and business decisions. Additionally, communication of that data, determining which data is important is a key outcome of the analysis.

This week you have been introduced to various data series and quantitative relationships and sources of economic data.

Take on the role of a business reporter for the Center for Economic Forecasting. Identify fourindicators of economic performance and discuss how these indicators have been impacted by the coronavirus. Focus on your stakeholder audience, education related to the definition of the series, and how the theory of your trend may impact or be of special analytical interest to your audience.