determinant

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Core inflation—which excludes the more volatile food and energy prices and is considered a better determinant of long-run trends—is expected to be more muted for March, though still exhibiting some upward momentum.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Ultimately we think that the outlook for domestic household and government spending will be the most important determinant for the Bank of Canada,” they said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“Housing is the biggest determinant of health outcomes including heart disease,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Productivity is a significant determinant of a nation’s average standard of living and its overall economic success.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

I have been dwelling on latitude, readily assessed by a glance at a map, because it is a major determinant of climate, growing conditions, and ease of spread of food production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond