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U.S. Economic Statistics & Data
On the Web
- Bureau of Economic AnalysisTables for working with national, industry, international, and regional economic data.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsData on unemployment & employment, inflation, productivity, and consumer spending
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - Consumer Price IndexMonthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - Consumer Expenditure SurveyProgram 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.
- The Center for Microeconomic DataThe Center for Microeconomic Data serves to centralize the collection, acquisition, and analysis of microeconomic data at the New York Fed and act as a catalyst for microeconomic research by promoting engagement with the wide academic community.
- FedStatsPortal to US government statistics by state, topic, or agency.
- U.S. Census DataSource for Census data such as the Annual Economic Surveys and Economic Census
- U.S. Census Data - Statistics of U.S. BusinessesDetailed annual data for U.S. business establishments by geography, industry, and enterprise size. Data range: 1985 to present.
In Print
Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United StatesCall Number: HA202 .S72 | OversizeISBN: 1598887939Print book: the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the U.S.
Current volume at the reference desk, past volumes in the Stacks.
International Economics Statistics & Data
On the Web
- CIA World FactbookU.S. government profiles of countries and territories around the world.
- United Nations (UN) DataDownload UN data on a variety of topics.
- World Bank: DataFree and open access to data about development in countries around the globe.
- UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster SurveysSurveys carried out in more than 100 countries, generating data on key indicators on the well-being of children and women, and helping shape policies for the improvement of their lives.
- International Household Survey Network (IHSN)Central repository providing access to international household survey and census data.
- Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program: DataThe DHS Program has collected, analyzed, and disseminated accurate and representative data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition through more than 300 surveys in over 90 countries.
- Demographic and Health Services (DHS) Wealth IndexThe wealth index is a composite measure of a household's cumulative living standard. The wealth index is calculated using easy-to-collect data on a household’s ownership of selected assets, such as televisions and bicycles; materials used for housing construction; and types of water access and sanitation facilities. - See more at: http://www.dhsprogram.com/topics/wealth-index/Index.cfm#sthash.Oh3XNen7.dpuf
In Print
Europa World Year BookCall Number: Reference | JN1 .E85ISBN: 1857437519
China Statistical YearbookCall Number: Reference | HA4631 .C47- Statistical Abstract of Latin AmericaCall Number: Reference | HA935 .S8
