The result of each test of data set quality or of observation - simulation agreement was expressed as a numerical score, and then these scores were merged into
an overall measure of confidence in the hypothesis that human - generated emissions have affected the regional climate, ranging from «none» to «very high».
The measurements that will be discussed include the
overall strength
of the economy as
measured by inflation - adjusted gross domestic product (GDP), the job market, the housing sector, consumer
confidence, household net worth, the stock market, wage growth and inflation, Fed policy, and interest rates.