For Immediate Release June 8, 1999
Contact: Cristi Allen
callen@decisionanalyst.com
Phone: 817-640-6166

Arlington, Texas – The Decision Analyst Economic Index for May indicates that the U.S. economy continues to expand. The Economic Index stood at 125 at the end of May. The Economic Index has been consistently strong every month during 1999, as shown here:

"Whenever the Economic Index is greater than 105, it signals an expanding economy," explained 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 or recession."

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.

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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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