The leading indicators, a short history of the numbers that rule our world, Zachary Karabell
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The leading indicators, a short history of the numbers that rule our world, Zachary Karabell
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The leading indicators
Nature of contents
bibliography
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852226353
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Zachary Karabell
Sub title
a short history of the numbers that rule our world
Summary
A history and critical assessment of leading indicators reveals their indelible impact on the economy, public policy, and other critical decisions, discussing their shortcomings while making suggestions for reducing dependence on them
Table Of Contents
The ripples of Domesday -- Unemployment -- National income and the man from Pinsk -- The invention of the economy -- The economic gestalt -- Inflation: from leading indicator to government con -- Diminishing returns -- Where's Waldo? -- Gross national happiness -- The avatars -- Conclusion: Made to measure
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