Are monthly changes in the economy becoming more volatile? - ARCHIVED

Articles and reports: 11-010-X200900110780

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Despite more stable annual growth since 2002, there has been no reduction in the volatility of monthly changes in GDP. Partly this reflects the increasing importance of industries such as resources and construction where output is more unstable.

Issue Number: 2009001
Author(s): Cross, Philip
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