Numbers Guide: The Essentials of Business Numeracy

About this book

Designed as a companion to The Economist Style Guide, the best-selling guide to writing style, The Economist Numbers Guideis invaluable to anyone who wants to be competent and able to communicate effectively with numbers. In addition to general advice on basic numeracy, the guide points out common errors and explains the recognized techniques for solving financial problems, analysing information of any kind, and effective decision making. Over one hundred charts, graphs, tables, and feature boxes highlight key points. Also included is an A-Z dictionary of terms covering everything from amortizationto zero-sum game. Whatever your business, The Economist Numbers Guidewill prove invaluable.