Handbook of Investment Research: Economic and Financial Indicators as Market Movers [Hardcover]

Conrad Michael Mattern (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0333968697 | ISBN-13: 978-0333968697 | Publication Date: October 4, 2002

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the major economic indicators in the US and the Euro Zone. Following an introduction to the construction of indicators and the basic concepts behind their use, the specific characteristics of the two currency areas are analyzed, and the most important economic indicators and their significance are explained. The author has developed a unique rating system for economic indicators that enables readers to establish the relative importance of 'market movers'. The book also contains an extensive overview of the Datastream mnemonics, making it an essential tool for those conducting investment research.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'It is one of the most interesting books published this year on financial market topics, one asks why it hasn't been written before'. - Boersen-Zeitung 'The book is an extremely useful tool for professional investors who watch stock market developments daily and have to make quick decisions'. - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 'A convincing guide through the data jungle of economic statistics' - Handelsblatt

About the Author

Conrad Michael Mattern is at Deka Investment Management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (October 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333968697
• ISBN-13: 978-0333968697
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,229,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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