"Guide for the nonspecialist to interpreting economic indicators relating to GDP and GNI (GNP); growth, trends, and cycles; population and employment; government; consumers; investment and savings; industry and commerce; balance of payments; exchange rates; and money and financial markets. Clearly explains the economic realities of today's world."

"Information on the indicators with the greatest influence on markets, indicators that are best for forecasting the economy, data sources, and information on interpreting economic indicators.Includes frequency of publication, release times, and revisions. Focus is primarily on U.S. indicators, but includes international economic indicators."