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Diffusion indexes: an economic barometer
Patricia M. Getz and Mark Ulmer
Economists, Division of Monthly Industry Employment Statistics,
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS diffusion indexes measure the breadth of employment changes across industries, which is helpful in assessing the overall state of the economy. The indexes also serve as a potential leading indicator of manufacturing employment levels.
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