Understanding China's Economic Indicators: Translating the Data into Investment Opportunities (paperback)
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (862 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0134211537 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Orlik helps investors make sense of data on everything from Chinese GDP growth to inflation, unemployment, bond yields, electricity production, and aircraft passenger numbers. Orlik introduces 35 of China's most significant economic statistics. He draws on the best information supplied by the Chinese government's statistical agency, ministries, and industry associations, as well as private sources. Each indicator is clearly described, along with a practical discussion of its implications for investors.. As China has emerged as a central player in the global economy, more and more investors are seeking profitable opportunities there. In Understanding China’s Economic Indicators, leading economist and Wall Street Journal columnist Thomas M. Orlik explains why each indicator matters, how it is collected and computed, and its impact on equity, commodity, and currency markets. To choose the right investments, it's crucial to understand China's economic environment–and that mea
. The head of China’s National Bureau of Statistics Ma Jiantang made Orlik’s essay on the quality of China’s economic data required reading for the entire staff of the statistical system. Before coming to China, Orlik worked for the British Treasury, including as a speechwriter for the Deputy Finance Minister, advisor to the UK Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund, and on secondment to the European
The only book of its kind, it fills a pent-up demand for tradable information on China’s growth, inflation, investment, consumption, labor market, and financial data. He explains everything investors need to know about their reliability—and drills down to reveal their specific implications for the markets. Orlik helps investors make sense of data on everything from Chinese GDP growth to inflation, unemployment, bond yields, electricity production, and aircraft passenger numbers. In this book, leading economist and market analyst Tom Orlik introduces 35 of China’s most significant economic data series, explaining why each one matters, how it is collected and computed
Incredibly well organized and downright useful Kilgore Gagarin I was impressed enough with this cogent, well organized work, that I've already recommended that our reference department acquire a copy (mid-sized public university in the midwest).The first thing I checked were the bona fides of the author (Tom Orlick). His pedigree includes being a "China correspondent" for the Wall Street Journal, an advisor to the UK Deputy Directory of the International Monetary Fund, and one of his essays on the quality of Chinese statistics is required reading by the staff of China's National B. Unique handbook on China's macroeconomic data There are a lot of books on the Chinese economy out there that start with a theory or an agenda. This one "teaches you to fish" so you can easily keep tabs on China's macro data yourself. The author takes a realistic and balanced attitude towards the official data, and helps clarify when to be trustful and when to be skeptical. There are a lot of examples taken from recent economic events illustrating how different indicators behaved in different circumstances, and guidance on how to look at different indicators togeth. China Reader said Excellent. A thorough exposition on interpreting difficult statistics from the second largest economy in the world. The author has produced a well-reasoned and insightful perspective on China's often misunderstood economic data with a focus on informing concrete investment decisions. Highly recommended reading for anyone investing in or following the economy of the Middle Kingdom.