Faculty Sponsor(s)
Eric Schuck
Subject Area
Economics
Description
This economic analysis focuses on the valuation of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index. Using economic, monetary, and behavioral indicators, and annual data during the period 1990 - 2024, these indicators serve as independent variables in an economic regression, which quantifies the statistical relationship between key factors and the average annual market price of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Resulting in a linear model that can be used to demonstrate accuracy in valuating the S&P 500 Index, in comparison to the average annual market price, along with anticipated effects on households invested in the financial markets.
Recommended Citation
Albios, Eric, "Economic Analysis of the S&P 500 Index Valuation and Household Wealth" (2026). Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement. Event. Submission 32.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/symposium/2026/all/32
Economic Analysis of the S&P 500 Index Valuation and Household Wealth
This economic analysis focuses on the valuation of the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index. Using economic, monetary, and behavioral indicators, and annual data during the period 1990 - 2024, these indicators serve as independent variables in an economic regression, which quantifies the statistical relationship between key factors and the average annual market price of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Resulting in a linear model that can be used to demonstrate accuracy in valuating the S&P 500 Index, in comparison to the average annual market price, along with anticipated effects on households invested in the financial markets.