FIRST STEP IN UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING KEY ECONOMIC Indicators: Basic Theory, Foundational Knowledge and Practical Information (Vocational Series
To make sense of the economic environment (global or domestic), invest prudently in financial and real assets across markets, take sound and informed commercial and strategic decisions in a milieu of escalating or rising uncertainty, assess the economic performance of economies (developed and emerging) across the globe, and /or apply theory relating to economic indicators in time series econometric modelling and economic forecasting, a sound understanding of key economic indicators is vital. However, professionals (senior, middle, and junior management) and students across the spectrum (who are not economists or financial analysts) the world over often struggle to understand, interpret, and analyze economic indicators, due to either the technicalities involved and/or lack of knowledge of the underlying theory and practical aspects/information vis-à-vis the same. Further, many books on economic indicators are either too technical or written for the specialist.
This book is a must-read if you don't have any background in economic indicators. An incredibly easy read with real foundational depth, this book is relevant globally. Retail investors and professionals who wish to understand how their respective economies are performing at any given time could really benefit from this book if they lack basic knowledge of key economic indicators.