What is the 'Consumer Confidence Index - CCI' An index by the Conference Board that measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are with respect to the economy in the near future. The idea behind the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) is that if consumers are optimistic, they tend to purchase more goods and services. This increase in spending inevitably stimulates the whole economy. BREAKING DOWN 'Consumer Confidence Index - CCI' The index is put out the last Tuesday of every month.
Eda LeShan (June 6, 1922 - March 3, 2002) was an American writer, television host, counselor, educator, and playwright. She was a voice of respect for the inherent integrity of children.. LeShan was married to Lawrence LeShan, the American psychologist and writer.
Raina Telgemeier is an author, illustrator and cartoonist. Her graphic novels âSmileâ and âDramaâ are both No. 1 New York Times best-sellers. âSmile,â Telgemeierâs autobiographical account of her childhood dental drama, is a Boston Globe-Horn Award Honor title and an Eisner award winner for Best Publication for Teens. âDramaâ won the 2013 Stonewall Book Award Honor from the American Library Association. Telgemeier has also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martinâs âBaby-Sitters Clubâ series.