United States Government Information: Business Statistics
A basic guide to government information research at the Marrriott Library.
About Business Statistics
The United States Federal Government collects data about business and economics.
Much of the data is organized by geographical area or by using NAICS codes.
- North Ameican Industry Classification System (NAICS)NAICS uses a six-digit hierarchical coding system to classify all economic activity into twenty industry sectors.
- Inflation CalculatorFind out how the buying power of the dollar has changed over the years using the inflation calculator.
- USA.gov: Business Data and StatisticsAccess to the full range of official statistical information produced by the Federal Government without having to know in advance which Federal agency produces which particular statistic
- Data.govThe purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
Business Statistics from the U.S. Government
- Business statistics of the United States. 17th edition, 2012 patterns of economic changeUse Marriott Library Catalog to find previous editions
- USA.gov Business and Nonprofit GatewayStart here to find resources on starting and managing a business, selling to and buying from the government, exporting, importing, and much more.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsIncludes Consumer Price Index, unemployment data, Monthly Labor Review, Occupational Outlook Handbook and more.
- Major Economic Indicators (News Releases)News releases announcing the newest data for economic indicators.
- U.S. Census BureauDemographic data; Economic Census every 5 years.
- American FactfinderCompile tables from Census and Economic Census data.
- BusinessUSAA centralized, one-stop platform to make it easier than ever for businesses to access services to help them grow and hire.
- Bureau of Economic AnalysisThe Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data.
- FRASER Federal Reserve ArchiveDiscover Economic History
- International Trade AdministrationThe International Trade Administration (ITA) strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements.
Serials
- Business statistics of the United States. 17th edition, 2012 patterns of economic changeUse Marriott Library Catalog to find previous editions
- Occupational Outlook HandbookFor hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions
- Monthly Labor ReviewEstablished in 1915, Monthly Labor Review is the principal journal of fact, analysis, and research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Occupational Outlook QuarterlyOOQ provides practical information on jobs and careers. Articles are written in straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as unusual occupations, tips for jobseekers, salary trends, and results of new studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economy at a Glance
- U.S. Economy at a GlanceFrom the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics