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Using the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book to Track Economic Activity


Abstract: This article provides the public a first look at a new set of indexes constructed from the Chicago Fed?s Beige Book survey, and describes their ability to track economic activity.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Part of Series: Chicago Fed Letter

Publication Date: 2014

Issue: Nov

Order Number: 328