For Immediate Release April 13, 1999
Contact: Cristi Allen
callen@decisionanalyst.com
Phone: 817-640-6166

Arlington, Texas – The Decision Analyst Economic Index for March indicates that the U.S. economy is robust. The Economic Index stood at 126 at the end of March. The Economic Index was also strong in January (126) and February (124), as shown here:

"Whenever the Economic Index is greater than 105, it signals an expanding economy," according to Jerry W. Thomas, President/CEO of Decision Analyst, Inc. "An index in the 95 to 105 range suggests a stagnant economy, and an index below 95 generally indicates economic contraction."

The Decision Analyst Economic Index is based on a national Internet survey of 4,000 households, balanced by gender, age and geography of the U.S. adult population. The survey is premised on the assumption that a representative sample of U.S. adults reporting on business activity where they work, as well as personal financial data and trends, provides a snapshot of current U.S. economic activity. The survey is conducted during the last 10 days of each month. The Economic Index is calculated from nine different economic measurements, using a sophisticated econometric model.

The Decision Analyst Economic Index for March reveals that the U.S. economy is relatively strong in all geographic areas, as shown on the attached map. The index indicates the Mountain, West North Central, West South Central, East North Central, and South Atlantic census divisions are doing better than other parts of the U.S.

For additional information contact:
Cristi Allen
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Email: callen@decisionanalyst.com
Phone: 1.800.ANALYSIS (262.5974)
Address: 604 Avenue H East
Arlington, TX 76011

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