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Economic & social data
ECONOMIC DATA -- NATIONAL
The Dismal Scientist -- Coverage of major economic indicators for monitoring the economy's performance. A definition & technical discussion is provided for each indicator, plus data & a chart.
STAT-USA -- Top 50 economic news releases. Current economic indicators. (REQUIRES LOGIN.)
FedStats Search -- Search for statistics from 14 federal government agencies (BLS, BEA, Census Bureau, IRS, EPA, Social Security Administration, etc.).
Economic Report of the President -- Macroeconomic data from the president's annual economic report. Includes past issues. (See "statistical tables.")
FRED Database -- Economic database maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Coverage includes banking, employment, financial, fiscal, monetary & macroeconomic data series.
Economic Resources on the Web -- Economic data on many topics, from the Univ. of Michigan.
NBER data -- Data on the macroeconomy, industries, & individuals from the National Bureau of Economic Research. (The NBER defines the onset of national recessions & expansions.)
EconoMagic -- Time series data for macroeconomic variables.
Economic Chart Dispenser -- Select charts of macroeconomic indicators.
Beige Book -- Archive of Federal Reserve "Beige Books," which describe economic conditions in every Fed district.
Bureau of Economic Analysis -- Economic research arm of the US Commerce Department. BEA's tables include Real GDP, the entire national income & product accounts, nominal GDP from 1987-1998 , real GDP, production levels in specific industries, nominal gross state product (1977-97), state personal income statistics, household income (1980-current), and international economic data.
Bureau of Labor Statistics -- Economic research arm of the US Labor Dep't. The BLS compiles data on economic conditions, with emphasis on labor markets. A wide range of data can be found in the BEA's frequent news releases -- e.g., the CPI or unemployment.
USDA Economic Data -- Data on the agricultural sector (crops, livestock, workers, farm credit, etc).
Consumer Price Index Home Page -- Detailed CPI information. Or visit the Inflation Calculator to adjust any $$ amount from the past for inflation. Another inflation calculator.
Exchange Rates -- Exchange rates between the dollar & other leading currencies.
ECONOMIC DATA -- STATE & LOCAL
State Personal Income -- Personal income & population for states.
Gross State Product -- Each state's contribution to GDP, by industry.
State Snapshot -- Economic & social data for each state and county.
County & City DataBook -- Economic & social data for local communities. County Business Patterns.
City, County, Metro Data -- Data for local economies. More state & local data.
Regional Economic Data -- Wide range of economic data for regional economies.
Cost of Living Index for US cities -- Index of living costs in the largest US cities. (The index equals 100 for the "average" US city.) More cities are covered by this Cost of Living Comparator.
Governments -- Data on state & local government finances (taxes & outlays).
Missouri State Census Data Center -- Social and economic data for Missouri. More.
Statistical Abstract for Missori -- Economic & social data for MO, 1995.
Misssouri Cities Economic Data -- Economic data for Springfield & other MO cities.
Income & Population in Missouri Cities -- Data for MO metro areas, 1995.
Personal Income in Greene County -- Sources of personal income in Greene Co., 1993-97.
Springfield's Biggest Employers -- Number of employees & internet links to Springfield's largest employers.
Economic & Social Conditions in Springfield -- A broad survey of living conditions in Springfield, MO.
The Springfield Economy, 1970-1994 -- Growth & development of the Springfield (MO) economy since 1970.
SOCIAL & DEMOGRAPHIC DATASocial Science Data Center -- Social & economic data including the NIPA accounts, personal income, SIC codes, crime data.
US Census Bureau -- Data & reports from the Census Bureau (many topics). Births.
Current Population Survey -- Monthly survey of 60,000 households, conducted by the Census Bureau. Survey results: Labor force statistics, other data. Glossary of terms.
City Populations -- Population in cities with 100,000 or more residents. Click here for metropolitan area populations (MSA).
Neighborhood Income & Census Data -- A collection of data for every town & neighborhood in the US. Go here for Springfield-area data.
Economic Data -- Links to economic & social data from NYU.
OTHER KEY DATA SOURCES
Statistical Abstract of the US -- Wide-ranging collection of data. Download the full-text Statistical Abstract (.pdf files) or select from smaller databases (scroll down).
Library Guide to Statistical Resources -- Links to data on various economic & social topics.
World Factbook (1999) -- Economic & social data for all nations. From the CIA.
FT Country Briefs -- Economic & social conditions in most nations.
Commodity Trade Data -- US Trade in specific commodities, with each nation More.
National Statistical Agencies-- Statistical agencies of most nations. Most provide data, but telephone numbers & contacts are available for the rest.
METHODS
BLS Handbook of Methods -- Explanation of methods used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to collect & transform economic data.
User's Guide to BEA Statistics -- General information & availability dates regarding economic indicators collected by the Commerce Department. (This article is also published annually in the Survey of Current Business.)