The Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) Index is a measure of economic-policy uncertainty developed by economists at Northwestern and Stanford universities. It counts instances of the word "uncertainty" (in the context of economic policy) in over 1,000 mostly local newspapers across America.
The only qualities for real success in journalism are ratlike cunning, a plausible manner and a little literary ability. The capacity to steal other people's ideas and phrases ... is also invaluable.