Guide to economic indicators

by Norman Frumkin

This is a reference book for economists and the general public on over sixty statistical indicators of the U.S. economy prepared by government and private organizations. It provides quick and reliable explanations of the attributes and analytical uses of the indicators for business and professional people, journalists, government officials, students, and citizens interested in economic developments. The indicators are arranged alphabetically, so that the reader can. Quickly search for a specific entry to find its meaning, content, methodology, accuracy, relevance, recent trends, and historical data. The Guide to Economic Indicators, Second Edition is a companion volume to the author's best-selling Tracking America's Economy, Second Edition, 1992.