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Based on the following article, write a brief statement (of 200 words or less) on the state of the U.S. economy.
? Which economic indicators did you use to assess the condition of the economic environment? Rank them in importance for your analysis.
? At what stage of the business cycle is the economy at this time?
? What is the biggest threat to the economy's welfare at this time?

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Assessment of the economic environment in the USA is one of optimism. The increases in consumer price index indicate that there is increase in productivity, consumer confidence in high, there is a strong aggregate demand and there is economic growth. I have considered. The CPI rose at an annualized rate of 4.8 percent in January, the export price index increased to 15.0 and the core goods prices also rose 1.9 percent during the month. In ...

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