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The men's underwear index (MUI) is an economic index that can supposedly detect the beginnings of a recovery during an economic slump. The premise is that men's underwear are a necessity in normal economic times and sales remain stable. During a severe downturn, demand for these goods changes as new purchases are deferred. Hence, men's purchasing habits for underwear (and that of their spouses on their behalf) is thought to be a good indicator of discretionary spending for consumption at large especially during turnaround periods.
This indicator is noted for being followed by former Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan.
Video Men's underwear index
See also
- Big Mac index
- Hemline index
Maps Men's underwear index
References
src: tex-index.com
External links
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17759341
- http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/CompanyFocus/how-your-undies-track-the-recession.aspx
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/30/AR2009083002761.html?hpid=topnews
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/04/unemployment-hits-97-as-e_n_277218.html
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