Awhile back, I posted a graph showing the relationship between unemployment and capacity utilization. Here's an updated version: [Note: To highlight the relationship, the graph shows 100-(UN rate) on ...

In the past, there was a fairly close contemporaneous relationship between capacity utilization and unemployment. However, much like the relationship between output and unemployment, a lag in the ...

Planning the use of your manufacturing capacity to turn out the highest-quality products while maximizing profit is a key to the success of your business. Capacity utilization depends on market demand ...

Next week, we will get an important clue if the recession is ending or not in the form or the Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization reports. The recent decline in the four-week moving average ...

A capacity curve or capacity utilization curve can be a useful tool for a small or large business in gauging customer demand for its goods and services. This is important for a business looking to ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...