Economic Indicators For Dummies (PDF)

Everything you need to easily get a handle on economic
indicators

In today's volatile, often troubling economic landscape, there
are myriad statistics and reports that paint an economic picture
that can sometimes resemble a work by Jackson Pollock. These
complex and often-conflicting reports could vex even the savviest
investor. Economic Indicators For Dummies explains how to
interpret and use key global economic indicators to make solid
investments, aid in business planning, and help develop informed
decisions. In plain English, it breaks down the complex language
and statistics to help you make sense of this critical
information.

You'll discover how to interpret economic data within the
context of other sometimes-conflicting reports and statistics, and
use the information to make profitable decisions. You'll understand
the meaning of such data as employment indices and housing and
construction stats and how they affect stocks, bonds, commodities
and international markets . . . and how you can use these
statistics to make investment decisions as well as plan strategic
goals for business growth. Economic Indicators For Dummies
breaks down dozens of statistics and patterns to give you a better
understanding of how various sources of data and information can be
used.

* Breaks down jargon and statistical concepts

* Covers how to use publicly available economic indicators to
better position your portfolio, improve returns, and make sensible,
long-range business plans

* Discusses the reliability and timeliness of the collected data,
while helping investors prioritize the flow of economic information
to avoid information overload

Whether you're an investor, economics student, or business
professional involved in making key strategic decisions for your
company, Economic Indicators For Dummies has you
covered.