Methodology
What is ITR Economics' Methodology?
At ITR, our proprietary business cycle theory, rates-of-change, and leading indicators form the foundation of our services.
"One fundamental feature of our economic analysis is the way we use leading indicators. We usually compute the leading indicators' rates-of-change rather than using their raw data directly. In this way, we uncover a more complete picture of the leading indicator evidence, which helps us to draw more useful conclusions regarding the timing and directionality of business cycle trends." - Lauren Saidel-Baker, Economist. Read more in the blogs below.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rates-of-Change
By ITR Director of Sales & Marketing Kimberly Clark
Insights From Our CEO: Why Accurate Forecasting Matters
By ITR CEO Brian Beaulieu
Forecasting the ITR Way vs. The Way You Were Taught
By ITR Director of Sales and Marketing Kimberly Clark
Top 3 Reasons Why ITR Economics Is Not 'Just Another Data Point'
By ITR Director of Speaking Services Alex Chausovsky
Transparency = Trust: The Getting Naked Approach
By ITR Director of Sales and Marketing Kimberly Clark
For Better Strategic and Financial Planning, Use the Business Cycle
By Economist Lauren Saidel-Baker
ITR Experts Say: Seasonality and Rate-of-Change Analysis
By Economist Lauren Saidel-Baker