Resources for Economic Data & Statistics
From the website: "the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making." Contains local and national information in a variety of data sets, tables, and supplemental databases. Below are links to featured content fromt he BLS.
- Economy at a Glance
- Spotlight on Statistics -- Recession of 2007-2009
- A comparative feature article comparing this most recent recession to previous recessions, using BLS data.
- BLS Articles on Recessions
- A quick-link bibliography of writing on U.S. Recessions
Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research (FRASER)
A digital repository of research publications, data, and statistcs of the federal reserve managed by the St. Louis (MO) Fed. This digital library also includes historical and primary source information on the history of the Federal Reserve, along with a great organization of documents by topic, including: Monetary Policy, Depression & Panics, and Employment/ Unemployment. Notable publications include:
- Economic Indicators
- Economic Reports of the President
- Budget of the United States Government: Analytical Perspectives
Statistical Abstract of the United States
An authoritative and comprehensive representation of the United States in statistical terms. Compiled and managed by the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, this compilation is a great source of information about the economy, the workforce, and many other aspects of the nation.
- Banking, Finance, & Insurance
- Business Enterprise
- Income, Expenditures, Poverty, & Wealth
- International Economy
National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
A non-profit research organization that publishes frequently and supports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Use the keywords to search the site for relevant, expert information.
