Adversity Quote by Bill Dedman
“The Adversity Index was created by msnbc.com and Moody's Analytics to track the economic fortunes of states and metro areas. Each month, the Adversity Index uses government data on employment, industrial production, housing starts and home prices to label each area as expanding, at risk of recession, in recession or recovering.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Adversity Index Methodology, Moody's Analytics, 2020
The index ranks regions by economic health using key indicators to signal growth or decline.
In simple terms: It measures regional economic health.
Key Takeaway
Monitor indicators to anticipate economic shifts.
Themes
economics
policy
regional development
Mood
analytical
informative
Type
economic
strategic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- real estate investment
- business expansion
- social services planning
Key Concepts
data analysis
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What local factors could distort the index?
- How can policymakers act on early warnings?
A Different Perspective
Data may lag or miss informal economies, limiting real‑time accuracy.
