Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis, Third Edition

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 338 pages
• Published by: Wiley
• Edition: 3rd Edition March 10, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471740969
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471740964
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Review
"Evelina Tainer has created the ultimate guidebook for market watchers and investors. I never keep it more than an arm's-length away. I also encourage my students to read the book, as it provides an invaluable link between economic theory and its application to the real world." -- Maureen J. Maguire, Senior Economist and Principal, NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC Lecturer, University of California Extension Program, UC at Berkeley

"Evelina Tainer has created the ultimate guidebook for market watchers and investors. I never keep it more than an arm's-length away. I also encourage my students to read the book, as it provides an invaluable link between economic theory and its application to the real world." —Maureen J. Maguire, Senior Economist and Principal, NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC Lecturer, University of California Extension Program, UC at Berkeley

"Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis is a must for any journalist, investor, or student seeking to interpret macroeconomic data. Tainer anticipates basic questions and provides clear, thorough answers while explaining industry-specific jargon. The well-organized format makes her guide an easy-to-use reference tool." —Kristi Barenburg, Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires

Evelina Tainer has produced the definitive easy to use guide to understanding and using what is arguably the most important body of information for investors in the United States. It is required reading for everyone at Market News Service. For those looking to make intelligent investment decisions, the information in this book is essential." —Michael J. Conner, CEO, Market New Service, Inc.

Praise for the First Edition of Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis "The complexity of Tainer's subject matter should not discourage even small investors from studying her work. She is on the mark in describing each of the economic indicators and the typical reactions in financial markets. This book will prove especially valuable for money managers, who might well refer to it almost daily, as government reports flow in. —The Chicago Tribune



"Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis is a must for any journalist, investor, or student seeking to interpret macroeconomic data. Tainer anticipates basic questions and provides clear, thorough answers while explaining industry-specific jargon. The well-organized format makes her guide an easy-to-use reference tool." -- Kristi Barenburg, Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires

Evelina Tainer has produced the definitive easy to use guide to understanding and using what is arguably the most important body of information for investors in the United States. It is required reading for everyone at Market News Service. For those looking to make intelligent investment decisions, the information in this book is essential." -- Michael J. Conner, CEO, Market New Service, Inc.

Praise for the First Edition of Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis "The complexity of Tainer's subject matter should not discourage even small investors from studying her work. She is on the mark in describing each of the economic indicators and the typical reactions in financial markets. This book will prove especially valuable for money managers, who might well refer to it almost daily, as government reports flow in. -- The Chicago Tribune --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
"A virtual bible of how economic indicators are constructed and used. Important tidbits of history are mixed with present-day nuances to explain why we should care about all the economic indicators."
Allen Grommet, Senior Economist, Cambridge Consumer Credit Index

"This book is an indispensable resource for anyone that wants a practical understanding of the economy and how it is measured. The information is clear, concise, and will help investors at all levels leverage the vast amount of economic data available."
Jesse Harriott, PhD, Vice President of Research, Monster Worldwide, Inc.

This updated guide to economic indicators -- what they are and what they really mean -- covers all major economic indicators, from GDP to the consumer price index. You'll not only learn what key economic measurements are and how to read and interpret them, you'll discover how to use them to make better, more-informed financial, trading, and investing decisions.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis, 2nd Edition (Hardcover) This is not only an excellent reference source, but also a very interesting book. People who are not experts in the fields of economics or finance will have no problem grasping the concepts. I keep it in the office for reference and from time to time pick it up to read up on different topics. I've been impressed with Tainer's ability to make these concepts so easy to understand. Her "Did you know? and Market Reaction" sections are also very interesting and provide an inside view as to how government policymakers and financial marketmakers shape the economy in ways that are very relevant to the average consumer. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good reference book or wants to complement his studies in this field. I think that college students can benefit a great deal from it. For those of you who watch CNBC or CNNfn constantly, you stand to benefit the most from a book like this as it will not only teach you the cause and effect of important economic indicators that are put on the screen on a daily basis, but what's more important, the reasons why they impact the economy and the markets the way they do.