International Economic Information
This site contains news, research, and resources on Asia Pacific business management.
(Source: Anbar Management Intelligence, Orient Pacific Century and MCB University Press)
The Bureau of the Census is known as the nation's factfinder. It conducts most surveys for other departments as well as the Department of Commerce. Most of the data in its periodic economic indicators is derived from surveys of businesses and most of the demographic information comes from surveys of households or the decennial census.
Includes a search engine.
BEA is an agency of the Department of Commerce. It is the nation's accountant, integrating and interpreting a tremendous volume of data to draw a complete and consistent picture of the U.S. economy. BEA's economic accounts - national, regional, and international - provide information on such key issues as economic growth, regional development, and the nation's position in the world economy. Also included is information on BEA methodology.
BLS is an agency within the US Department of Labor. It is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor.
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This link provides access to both the 1988 and 1994 editions of the County and City Data Book. A wide variety of Demographic, Social, and Economic variables are presented for Countries, Cities, Places, and States. (Source: The University of Virginia Social Sciences Data Center)
University of Georgia library provides annotated links to sources of economic data for the US and foreign countries.
ERS is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ERS provides economic analysis on efficiency, efficacy, and equity issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural development to improve public and private decision making. Most of the information may be useful to you if you are researching agricultural exports/imports.
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Data at this site comes from the Federal Reserve Board. You may want to click at the "Domestic & International Research" link to access statistical releases, surveys and working papers.
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FEDSTATS provides easy access to statistics and information produced by more than 70 U.S. Federal Agencies.
Includes a search engine.
Provides macro, industry, individual and other data for countries of the world.
(Source: The National Bureau of Economic Research Inc. or NBER)
Provides a wealth of business information. Click on the relevant links to obtain trade, stock market, foreign exchange and other information. Includes a search engine.
(Source: Nijenrode University, The Netherlands)
Click at the "Main Economic Indicators" and other economic statistics at this web site.
The One-Stop Internet Source for Business and Economic Data, publishing the best business and economic information that the Federal Government has to offer. STAT-USA gathers crucial, timely information from over 50 Federal Agencies. Select this link for subscription information.
The Office of the USTR is responsible for developing and coordinating US international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and leading or directing negotiations with other countries on such matters. Check this site for business and trade reports, and other information.
Provide links to statistics and information from more than 70 agencies in the US Federal government and international statistical agencies.
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First Release: July 1, 1998
Last Revision: December 20, 2000
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