Statistics
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsStatistics organized by U.S. Department of Labor. Includes unemployment,employment, inflation, pay rates, and some international statistics.
- ProQuest Statistical Insight (Statistical Universe) This link opens in a new window
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(ProQuest) - Provides government statistics, business, trade, and research information, and private and international statistical information. U.S. government statistics go back to 1973 and private and state sources go back to 1980. - Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowAnnually compiled statistics from all government agencies, including statistics on unemployment, employment, job gains and losses, poverty, and compensation, among other relevant indicators.
- U.S. Census BureauCompiles census data and data from more frequently conducted American Community Surveys. Includes recent estimates on employment rates nationally and state by state.
Opinion Polls
Opinion polls are a resource for gathering public response to various issues. Please note how the polls were conducted as this will provide a better understanding of the information presented.
- Roper Center for Public Opinion Research(Cornell University) - A search interface to the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, a non-profit education and research organization that studies politics, government, public institutions, international relations, business, social affairs, and consumer behavior. Includes sources from major broadcasting and news organizations.