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The Stripper Index: An unorthodox recession measurement

While there are several official ways to measure a recession, the stripper index can be a unique indicator to see where the wind's blowing.

Normally, economic indicators used by experts include measures of macroeconomic performance, such as Gross Domestic Product, consumption, investment and international trade. She also said that end-of-year bonuses “make up a large part of strip club revenue”, emphasizing the connection between the venues and the condition of the market. In 2009, the number of pools that had to be treated by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department jumped 60% from 2007, as foreclosed properties sat unattended.

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