The book provides an understanding of the fascinating history of indicators which relates to one's performances and prospective future. These numbers were invented in the mid-twentieth century to address urgent challenges of the Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War. Karabell specifies that the data revolution has taken over the quest for greater clarity on details to a new height. The depth in figures, the need to access information and how they could be used to fit what is searched for is also revealed. Key chapters of the book include the invention of the economy, the economic gestalt, diminishing returns and gross national happiness and more. The author of this book, Zachary Karabell is a money manager, commentator and head of global strategy at Envestnet.