"Economist" Numbers Guide: Essentials of Business Numeracy ("The Economist" books)

Desiged as a companion volume to "The Economist Style Guide", this book should interest anyone who wants to communicate effectively with numbers. In addition to general advice on numeracy, the guide points out common errors, and explains the recognized techniques for solving financial problems, analyzing information of any kind and effective decision-making. An A-Z dictionary of terms covers everything from amortization to zero-sum game.