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Economics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Conference Board 
 A not-for-profit organization, founded in 1916, that "creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses strengthen their performance and better serve society. Working as a global, independent membership organization in the public interest, we conduct research, convene conferences, make forecasts, assess trends, [and] publish information and analysis." Site features news, reports, member companies, and membership information. Searchable. http://www.conference-board.org/ Topics: Finance, Mathematics, Statistics Last updated Mar 19, 2005 Consumer Expenditure Survey
This program "consists of two surveys, the quarterly Interview Survey and the Diary Survey, that provide information on the buying habits of American consumers, including data on their expenditures, income, and consumer unit (families and single consumers) characteristics." Find data back to 1984, news releases, reports and other publications related to this survey, a FAQ, and related links. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.bls.gov/cex/ Topics: Statistics Last updated May 14, 2009 Economic Policy Institute (EPI)
Contains discussion, analysis, and links to other sites about current economic matters, including statistics, labor, income, economic snapshots and indicators, opinion pieces, unemployment, foreign trade, and demographics. Searchable. "The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy." http://www.epi.org/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics Last updated Aug 9, 2008 Export.gov: Footwear, Leather and Fur Products
Statistics on U.S. footwear, leather, and fur imports and exports back to 1996. Covers fur and mink apparel; rubber, non-rubber, plastic, and canvas footwear; upholstery leather; and leather apparel, gloves and mittens, and tanning. Also includes links to U.S. Census Bureau industry reports. From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA). http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/ocg/leather.htm Topics: Industries, International Trade, Statistics Last updated Mar 21, 2006 Facts for Features Special Edition: 2007 Economic Census
Facts and data related to the Economic Census, which takes place every five years in years ending in 2 and 7 and "measures the nation's economic activity, providing key source data for the gross domestic product (GDP) and other indicators of economic performance. Includes statistics about the census (mailed in December 2007 to businesses), and about driving, gas stations, eating and drinking, shopping, utilities, entertainment, sports, and personal business. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011092.html Topics: Economics, Statistics Last updated Jan 1, 2008 Food Consumption Trends
Collection of links to resources about trends in food consumption, with an emphasis on the United States. Topics include consumer demand for fruits and vegetables, whole grains, convenience food, household food spending, and eating away from home. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University. http://www.agmrc.org/markets__industries/food/food_consumption_trends.cfm Topics: Food & Cooking, Industries, Statistics Last updated May 28, 2009 IMF Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board
Provides key information about economic and financial data disseminated by member countries. Information includes labor market, consumer prices, interest rates, exchange rates, debt, balance of payments, and more than 15 other categories. Also has explanations of how each country measures their data. From the International Monetary Fund. http://dsbb.imf.org/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Statistics Last updated Jan 10, 2001 Industry at a Glance: NAICS 31-33: Manufacturing
Data about the U.S. manufacturing industry sector, which consists of "establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products." Includes a summary and links to further statistics on employment in the industry, hours and earnings, unemployment rates and layoffs, occupational injuries and specific manufacturing industries (such as computers and electronics, motor vehicles, and steel). From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). http://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag31-33.htm Topics: Industries, Statistics Last updated Mar 1, 2008 Industry Statistics Sampler: NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing
Statistics showing the number of establishments, value of shipments, payroll, and number of employees for U.S. manufacturing businesses and geographic areas. The "Industry Detail" links in the employers chart include data on major U.S. production centers for specific manufacturing industries such as textiles, petroleum, metals, computers and electronics, and food. Also provides detailed manufacturing data for each state and many related statistical reports on the manufacturing industry. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/data/industry/E31-33.HTM Topics: Industries, Statistics Last updated Feb 21, 2006 LatinFocus: The Leading Source for Latin American Economies
This site contains the "latest available data from government sources, economic forecasts, market analysis covering economic performance, political risk assessments and financial market developments." Included are various economic indicators (GDP, unemployment, CPI, stock market, exports, imports, etc.) from 1995 onward for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, and Latin America as a whole. There are also recent news articles and commentaries, fact sheets, charts, economic briefings, and related links are provided for the individual countries. http://www.latin-focus.com/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Statistics Last updated May 29, 2002 Northeast Midwest Institute: Manufacturing
Collection of reports on manufacturing in the Northeast and Midwest U.S., with statistics for production, employment, trade deficit, manufacturing capacity, and related topics. Features manufacturing summaries of 18 states in the region, discussing specific industry sectors (such as metals and chemicals), changes in the gross state product and manufacturing employment, and other factors. From "a private, non-profit, and non-partisan research organization dedicated to economic vitality, environmental quality, and regional equity for Northeast and Midwest states." http://www.nemw.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=21&Itemid=29 Topics: Industries, Statistics Last updated Jul 20, 2009 OECD: United States
This page compiles "reports and statistics on the United States. Browse the documents in chronological order or by topic," such as economic outlook, economic policy reforms, "Overcoming the Financial Crisis in the United States," health care reform, and energy policy. From the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which "provides its member countries tools with which to analyse and monitor their economic, social and environmental policies." http://www.oecd.org/country/0,3377,en_33873108_33873886_1_1_1_1_1,00.html Topics: Statistics Last updated May 14, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Small Business Week
Collection of statistics to celebrate this week (observed in April) for small business owners and employees. Includes data on number of businesses, gross receipts, small business industries with high growth rates, number of employees, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006601.html Topics: Business, Statistics Last updated Apr 4, 2006 UK National Statistics: Economic
This table lists recent economic indicators for the United Kingdom, with statistics on prices and inflation (Consumer Prices Index, Retail Prices Index, and Producer Prices Index), the labor market (including employment and unemployment rates), national accounts and economic activity, balance of payments and trade, and short term indicators such as retail sales volume. Clink on links for additional information and older material. From the UK Office for National Statistics. http://www.statistics.gov.uk/instantfigures.asp Topics: Economics, Statistics Last updated Feb 3, 2009 UNdata
This website "brings [United Nations] UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point ... Users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources of the UN system." Search across all databases, or use advanced search to select specific sources, years, and regions of the world. Includes a glossary. From the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). http://data.un.org Topics: Statistics Last updated Apr 22, 2008 |
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