Zachary Karabell (Get this book)Our leaders regularly agonize over unemployment figures, the consumer price index, gross national product and the balance of trade. These and other leading indicators are important but also overrated, writes journalist and Reuters "Edgy Optimist" columnist Karabell in this lucid measurement of how the United States is faring. Readers of this intelligent introduction to iconic economic indices will agree that Karabell makes an excellent case.--Kirkus
