Mini Poll: Measuring Consumer Comfort

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Based on ratings of the economy, the buying climate, and personal finances, the index is derived as follows: The negative response to each index question is subtracted from the positive response to that question. The three resulting numbers are then added and divided by three. The index can range from +100 (everyone positive on all three measures) to -100 (all negative on all three measures)