Guide To Economic Indicators, Sixth Edition (making Sense Of Economics)

Since the spread of globalisation, it has become even more essential in business today to have a thorough understanding of economic information; to be able to grasp fully the real implications of the economic indicators referred to in business reports and by the media. Written for the non-specialist, this highly accessible guide explains how to understand and interpret all of the main economic indicators that relate to • GDP and GNI (GNP) • Growth, trends and cycles • Population, employment, unemployment • Government • Gonsumers • Investment and savings • Industry and commerce • Balance of Payments • Exchange rates • Money and financial markets The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators is above all a practical work, which clearly explains the underlying economic realities of today’s world.