misery index

a number that is the sum of the unemployment rate and the inflation rate. It reflects the overall caliber of a country's prior economic management.

The term was coined by Arthur Okun and was inspired by the Phillips Curve.

During the 1980's and '90's, Austria had the lowest misery index in the world. Unemployment rates AND inflation rates were almost nil.

by Abu Yahya February 15, 2009

Misery Index

The best fuckin' metal band on the planet.

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by DeadByDawn October 5, 2004

Misery Index

A man who spends all his free time on the internet, trying to pick up girls.

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by Endorphin October 18, 2003