Economics for Investment Decision Makers: Micro, Macro, and International Economics
The economics background investors need to interpret and use global economic news, distilled to its essentials
Written by a team of distinguished academics and practitioners, chosen for their acknowledged expertise in their fields, and guided by CFA Institute, the world's largest association of finance professionals, Economics for Investment Decision Makers fills you in on all the economics terms, concepts, principles and practices investment professionals need to know to make the most informed investment decisions.
From supply and demand to monetary and fiscal policy, business cycles to currency exchange rates, Economics for Investment Decision Makers brings the "dismal science" down to earth with clear, jargon-free explanations and an abundance of illustrative examples.
The only concise introduction geared specifically to the concerns of investment professionals, this unique, plain-English guide requires no prior background in economics and delivers:
- All the economics you need to know to really understand the global economic news and its implications to your practice
- Key economics concepts, terms, principles, and practices clearly defined and simply explained in plain English
- In-depth coverage of both the micro- and macroeconomic realities that drive the global economy and shape the markets
- All the economics relevant to security analysis, industry analysis, country analysis, portfolio management, and capital market strategy
- Dozens of fascinating and instructive real-world examples from around the globe and across industry sectors
Economics for Investment Decision Makers is an indispensable source of insight and guidance for money managers, financial advisors, financial analysts, traders, and all finance professionals who understand that knowledge is the one surefire investment.