The Misery Index

In: Employment Finance Global Economy Source: NYT Source: Ritholtz

21 Dec 2009

The index adds together a country’s budget deficit, as a percentage of gross domestic product, and its unemployment rate.

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1 Response to The Misery Index

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Iskander

February 16th, 2010 at 2:22 am

Simply smart and down to point! Very informative, Bravo!

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