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David M. Blitzer, chief economist at Standard & Poor's, feels that a healthy merger of "common sense and good economic analysis" should ultimately prove fascinating as well as lucrative. To that end, he strives to demystify our frequently puzzling financial system and provide insights into its often enigmatic operation in his book, What's the Economy Trying to Tell You? Everyone's Guide to Understanding and Profiting from the Economy.
Conceding from the outset that "economics is not laboratory science," Blitzer combines cogent explanations of important events and activities with relevant money-management suggestions to advance a series of understandable concepts and practical ideas that could turn the universal pursuit of profit into an intellectually stimulating and financially rewarding fiscal adventure. Without relying on the insider terminology and complicated expositions that typically mark (and mar) such efforts, he clearly shows how to measure and track conditions by following interest rates, inflation, stocks, and other criteria. He also explains the overall importance of various markets, cycles, and key players, and reveals how such information can successfully be used today and in the future. A concluding chapter on additional references includes pointers toward respected old and new media, along with other helpful resources. --Howard Rothman
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Book Description
"What are the leading economic indicators? What is the Federal Reserve and why is it so powerful? What determines stock prices? How will the economy affect my investments and my job?" Information about the economy is everywhere, but few people really understand it. Even fewer know how to use it. Now Standard & Poor's chief economist-one of the most respected figures in the financial world-come to their rescue with a smart, readable guide to economics for everyone. Most importantly, the author discusses the economy in terms of investors' needs and concerns. Assuming no prior knowledge of economics, he give readers the understanding they need to evaluate current and future conditions and choose investments appropriately. In clear, jargon-free language, he explains: What the economy is; How we measure and track it; What the major investment markets are and why they work the way they do; What's behind business cycles, inflation, and other such phenomena; Who the key economic players are; How investors can use the economy to their benefit; And how they can do some basic forecasting themselves. Numerous charts, graphs, and tables make the information even easier to understand. For the millions of investors eager to educate themselves about economic matters and reap the profits, this lively and timeless book will be a "must" buy.
What's The Economy Trying To Tell You?: Everyone's Guide to Understanding and Profiting from the Economy
What's The Economy Trying To Tell You?: Everyone's Guide to Understanding and Profiting from the Economy,David M. Blitzer,Mcgraw-Hill,007005939X,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Economics,Finance,Finance, Personal,Investments & Securities,Personal Finance,Personal Finance - General,United States
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