Long abstract

Calculation of Composite Leading Indicators: A comparison of two different methods

This study compares the German and the Japanese composite leading indicators using two methods of trend estimation and two methods of data normalisation. These two composite indicators have been selected in order to show that the nature of the component series is important in choosing the calculation method of a composite leading indicator.

Visualize business cycles

with the OECD business cycle clock

The aim of this Journal is the exchange of knowledge and information on the theory and operation of business and economic cycle research.

OECD - CIRET Journal of Business Cycle Measurement and Analysis (JBCMA)

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This is a practical manual on the design and implementation of business tendency surveys, on the interpretation of the results from such surveys and on their use for economic analysis and forecasting.

Business Tendency Surveys: A Handbook

MEI data on IMF Data Mapper®

The Joint IMF-OECD Statistics dataset combines selected data from IMF and OECD Main Economic Indicators (MEI) to provide data on a global scale for some key economic variables.

IMF Data Mapper®