Economic EventCapacity Utilization
UnitsPercentage Rate
Current PeriodJan 2010
Release DateFeb. 17. 10
Reported72.6
Consensus for Current Period72.6
Number of Forecasts31
Economic Surprise0 ( 0.00 % )
Prior PeriodDec 2009
Reported Value for Prior Period71.9
Revised From72
Next Release DateMar. 15. 10
Next Release Time9:15 AM Eastern Time
Source http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/G17/Current/default.htm
Note 
DescriptionA measure of the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. Displayed as a percentage, capacity utilization levels give insight into the overall inefficiency that is in the economy or a firm at a given point in time. Capacity below a 100% utilization rate implies room to increase production without incurring the expensive costs of building a new plant or facility.
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