The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators: Making Sense of Economics

Description

Economic indicators provide invaluable insights into how different economies and different markets are performing, enabling practitioners to adjust their investment strategies in order to achieve the best return. However, in order to make the right decisions, you must know how to interpret the relevant indicators. The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators enables you to read - and use - indicators accurately and effectively. Covering approximately 100 indicators - including GDP, population, exchange rates, disposable income, public expenditure, and bond yields - this practical resource explains exactly what they are, why they are significant, where and when they're published, and how reliable they are. Perhaps most importantly, the Guide shows you how to interpret these indicators correctly, providing straightforward guidelines through which you can distill such vital information as start and end points for changes, inflational influences, time frames, and yard-sticks for judging future trends. Contents List of tables List of charts Interpreting economic indicators Essential mechanics Measuring economic activity Growth: trends and cycles Population, employment and unemployment Fiscal indicators Consumers Investment and savings Industry and commerce The balance of payments Exchange rates Money and fiancial markets Prices and wages Useful websites Index