The Economist Numbers Guide: The Essentials of Business Numeracy

by The Economist

The Numbers Guide is invaluable for everyone who has to work with numbers, which in today's commercially focused world means most managers. In addition to general advice on basic numeracy, the guide points out common errors and explains the recognized techniques for solving financial problems, analyzing information of any kind, forecasting and effective decision making. Over 100 charts, graphs, tables and feature boxes highlight key points, and great emphasis is put on the all-important aspect of how you present and communicate numerical information effectively and honestly. At the back of the book is an extensive A-Z dictionary of terms covering everything from amortization to zero-sum game. Whatever your business, whatever your management role, for anyone who needs a good head for figures The Economist Numbers Guide will help you achieve your goals.

Genres: Business, Economics, Nonfiction, Reference, Finance

273 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 18, 2001

About the author

The Economist is a globally trusted source for fact-checked reporting and analysis. We connect the dots—from politics, economics and business to science, technology and beyond—giving sharp insights into international news.

Reviews

[Mohd Rahman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a must read book for all those who want to develop an insight into applied statistics. I will recommend this for all students of management, economics and commerce. Already I have recommended it to my students and fellow researchers.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting titbit. It's like a mathematical dictionary. Would refer to it as good to know but it will not bring the knowledge any deeper than definitions and some examples to illustrate the meaning. Lives up to the title as a numbers guide really. Concise small book of literally numbers and words to support how numbers work in various form.

[Dipra Lahiri · Rating 5 out of 5]

For managers with an interest in statistics and numbers. Complex statistical concepts explained with economy.