From the court of caliphs in ancient Baghdad, where scholars engaged in spirited debate, to modern Dubai, where members of each faith work side by side, Karabell traces the forgotten legacy of tolerance and cooperation that these three monotheistic religions have enjoyed a legac…
From the court of caliphs in ancient Baghdad, where scholars engaged in spirited debate, to modern Dubai, where members of each faith work side by side, Karabell traces the forgotten legacy of tolerance and cooperation that these three monotheistic religions have enjoyed a legac…
We are bombarded every day with numbers that tell us how we are doing, whether the economy is growing or shrinking, whether the future looks bright or dim. Gross national product, balance of trade, unemployment, inflation, and consumer confidence guide our actions, yet few of us…
Financier Zachary Karabell explains that people rely on the leading economic indicators for accurate information. But what do they convey? Where did they come from? Are the statistics keeping up as times change? Karabell offers mixed answers in this plain-English primer about th…
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.
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.