What are economic indicators?
ASU economist explains how policymakers use statistics and economic indicators to forecast trends amid uncertainty.
In this story published March 11, 2025, on The Motley Fool:
Policymakers use various economic indicators to assess the likely direction of the economy. Since nothing is known with absolute certainty, any predictions carry a probabilistic component. Statistics and econometrics are powerful tools that are frequently employed for forecasting.
– Domenico Ferraro, associate professor of economics
Latest news
- Master's of accountancy student Nick Brockelman joins program to aid in career pivot
Nick Brockelman (BS Finance '11, MACC '25) had been working in property management and real…
- ASU graduation 2025: See photos from undergraduate commencement ceremony
The university's largest graduating class includes nearly 4,000 W. P. Carey students.
- Largest graduating class in ASU history prepares to impact workforce
Nearly 4,000 business students will graduate from ASU this week.