Lagging Indicator Meaning & Definition

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Definition of Lagging Indicator

A measurement of economic activity, which changes after a change has taken place in economic activity. Lagging indicators are useful confirmation tools when determining the strength of an economic trend. Lagging indicators include: corporate profits, average duration of unemployment and labor costs.