Section 1: GENERAL SOURCES OF ECONOMIC STATISTICS

• Bentley, Linda Holman, and Jennifer J. Kiesl. Investment Statistics Locator. Phoenix, Ariz: Oryx Press, 1995.
  Bobst Ref6 Desk Z7164.C18 C47 1995
  Locates by specific subject or topic, the commodities, securities and other investment data which regularly appear in a variety of standard reference sources.
• Frumkin, Norman. Guide to Economic Indicators. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 2000.
  Bobst Ref6 Desk HC103.F9 2000
  Concise descriptions of over 50 economic indicators. Includes primary and secondary sources for these indicators.
• Fabozzi, Frank J., and Harry I. Greenfield, eds. Handbook of Economic and Financial Measures. Homewood, IL:
  Dow Jones-Irwin, 1984.
  Bobst Ref6 HC103.H146 1984
  In-depth explanations of the background, construction and uses of commonly encountered measures of economic activity. Explanations are non-technical and mention where each statistics is published.
• O'Hara, F. M., Jr., and F. M. O'Hara, III. Handbook of United States Economic and Financial Indicators. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2000.
  Bobst Ref6 Desk HC106.8.O47 2000
  Descriptions and sources for the values of 284 indicators, including nonquantitative indicators.
• Rogers, R. Mark. Handbook of Key Economic Indicators. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1998.
  Bobst Ref6 HC103.R64 1998
  Explanations of the uses for key traditional economic releases.

Section 2: COMPREHENSIVE STATISTICAL COMPILATIONS

The publications listed in this section include statistical data from a variety of sources. By reprinting the data in one volume, they offer a convenient overview of the kinds of statistics available as well as many years of data in one table.

• Kurian, George Thomas. Datapedia of the United States, 1790-2000: America Year by Year.
  Lanham, MD: Bernan Press, 1994.
  Bobst Ref6 Desk HA202 .K87 1994
  Extensions through 1990 of the most important time series contained in Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970.
• Statistical Abstract of the United States.
  U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington: Government Printing Office. (annual).
  URL:www.census.gov/statab/www/
  Bobst Ref6 Documents Collection: C3.134 (1967-)
  Bobst Ref6 Micro ASI 2324-1 (1878-1967, 1973)
  Also Latest eds. Bobst Ref1, Bobst Ref6, Bobst Ref9, and Real Estate HA202.
  Compendium of U.S. industrial, social, political and economic statistics issued primarily by the federal government. Source notes included at the foot of each table.
• U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970. Washington: Government Printing Office.
  Bobst Ref1, Bobst Ref6, Bobst Ref9, and Bobst SpecColRef HA202.B87 1975
  Also Bobst Ref6 in Documents Collection, C3.134/2:H62/970
  Demographic, social and economic statistical series from the inception of each statistical measure to 1970. General explanations and historical notes are given at the beginning of each chapter.
• Economics Statistics Bureau of Washington. Handbook of Basic Economic Statistics. Washington.
  (Ceased publication in 1987).
  Bobst Ref6 HC101.H25
  Historical statistics relating to all aspects of the national economy. Every statistical series presented includes comparative annual data back to 1913 or to the first year after for which data was available.
• Economic Report of the President.
  Washington: Government Printing Office. (annual).
  URL:w3.access.gpo.gov/eop/
  Bobst Ref6 Documents Collection Pr39.9 (1960-)
  ASI Fiche 23844-4, (1980-)
  Also Bobst HC106.5.A27, (1947-1992)
  Includes key elements of the President's economic program, analyzes the effects of all of the administration's policies and explains the domestic and international economic implications. Appendices include historical compilations of U.S. income, employment, production and financial statistics.
• Economic Indicators.
  U.S. Council of Economic Advisors. May, 1948 -. Washington: Government Printing Ofiice. 1948 - . (monthly).
  URL:www.access.gpo.gov/congress/cong002.html
  Bobst Ref6 in Documents Collection Y4.EC7, (1980 - )
  ASI Fiche 23842-1, (1973 - )
  Microfilm (1953 - 1973) in Cabinet 27K.
  Includes tables and charts of basic economic indicators. The data is generally quoted for about 8 or 9 years and then quarterly for the most recent 3 years.
• Darnay, Arsen, ed. Economic Indicators Handbook: Time Series, Conversions, Documentation. Detroit: Gale Research, 1992.
  Bobst Ref6 Desk HC103.E26 1992
  A compilation of a wide range of statistics commonly used in the measurement of the U.S. economy. 267 time series are covered, starting with the earliest available data. In addition to national data, consumer price indexes are included for major U.S. cities. Descriptive and explanatory text are provided for each series.
• Standard & Poor's Corporation. Statistical Service. New York. (looseleaf with monthly supplements).
  Bobst Ref6 Investment Services Wall - Current
  Includes government and non-government data in the following areas: Banking and Finance, Production and Labor, Price Indexes, Income and Trade, as well as extensive industry statistics and stock price indexes. As part of this service, the Security Price Index Record (Bobst Ref6 Invest HG4915.S68a) is published annually and compiles data on the stock market, bond yields, stock price indexes by industry, Dow Jones averages, and the various S & P stock indexes.

Section 3: INTERNATIONAL STATISTICAL COMPENDIUMS

• International Financial Statistics. Washington, D.C.: International Monetary Fund. (monthly with yearbook issue).
  Bobst Ref6 (Monthlies) Kept in Documents Collection, Aisle 33, 1948 -
  Bobst HG3881.I626, 1948 - .,most recent copies at Bobst Ref6 Desk (Yearbooks)
  Bobst Ref6 Documents Collection, Aisle 33, 1979 -
  Major economic aggregates used in the analysis of economic developments, including data such as production and prices. Selected series are compiled into world tables making for easier comparability.
• Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Main Economic Indicators. Paris. (monthly).
  Bobst Ref6 International Docs. HC10.O68, 1966 -
  Provides statistics on recent economic developments in OECD member countries. It is divided into two parts: indicators by subject and indicators by country. A separate supplement assembling sources and definitions on the indicators presented is published at annual intervals to reflect any changes in the composition of the series.
• Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Main Economic Indicators: Historical Statistics. Paris, France: 1955-1988.
  Bobst Ref6 International Docs. HC10.O682
  Compilation of historical economic statistics for OECD member countries.

Section 4: PRIMARY SOURCES OF COMMONLY USED ECONOMIC STATISTICS

Most of the statistics used to measure the current and future state of the U.S. economy are produced by the federal government. Each agency generates its unique data which is then published in the periodicals listed below. Many of these publications also include an overview of other agencies' statistics in order to present a broad economic picture. For greater detail and fuller explanations of a particular statistic, however, the issuing body's own publication should be consulted.

• The White House Office of Economic Statistics Briefing Room.
  URL: www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/esbr.html
  Convenient source for current economic indicators, with links to data supplied by many Federal agencies. Historical access varies depending on the indicator and the agency.
• U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Survey of Current Business.
  Dept. of Commerce. Washington: Gov't. Printing Office. 1921- . (monthly).
  URL: www.bea.doc.gov/bea/pubs.htm
  Bobst Ref6 Kept in Documents Collection, C59.11:, 1968 - .; also ASI fiche 2702-1, 1973 - .;
  Bobst HC101.A13, 1921 - .; most recent issues kept at Bobst Ref6 Desk.
  Covers general business indicators, commodity prices, labor force, employment and earnings, foreign trade, finance and more, as well as industry coverage, and business cycle indicators with charts. A special August issue, "National Income and Product Accounts: Annual Estimates" is especially noteworthy.
• Business Statistics of the United States. Lanham, MD: Bernan Press, 1996 - .
  Bobst REF6 HC101.A13122 1996, 1998 - , most recent edition at Bobst Ref6 Desk
  Also ASI fiche 2704-1, 1996 -
  Gathers and assembles data from many federal agencies based on the statistical series which were formerly presented in the Bureau of Economic Analysis' Business Statistics Bobst Ref6 Documents Collection C59.11/3, 1977 - 1994, and ASI fiche 2704-1, 1973 - 1994.; also Bobst HC101.A13122, 1951-1994.
• U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis National Income and Product Accounts of the United States.
  Dept. of Commerce. Washington: Gov't. Printing Office.
  URL:www.bea.doc.gov/bea/dn/nipaweb/
  Bobst Ref6 Documents Collection, C59.11/4:In2 8801, 1929/1946 -
  Most recent edition kept at Bobst Ref6 Desk under C59.11/5:
  Historical compilation of the estimates of the national income and product accounts covered in the Survey of Current Business. These figures show the production, distribution and use of the nation's output.
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  Monthly Labor Review. Washington: U.S. Gov't. Printing Office. 1915 - . (monthly).
  URL: stats.bls.gov/
  Bobst Ref6 Kept in Documents Collection L2.6,(1978 -)
  ASI Fiche 6722-1, (1972 -)
  Bobst HD8051.A78, (1918-1977)
  Most recent year at Bobst Ref6 Desk.
  Provides descriptions as well as data on labor statistics covering employment, unemployment, hours, earnings, consumer and producer price indexes, wages and work stoppages.
• Federal Reserve Bulletin .
  U.S. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Washington: Gov't. Printing Office. 1915 - (monthly).
  URL: www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/bulletin/
  Bobst Ref6 FR1.3, (1971 -)
  ASI Fiche 9362-1, (1972 -) Also Bobst HG2401.A5, (1915-1970)
  Most recent year at Bobst Ref6.
  Contains current U.S. banking and monetary statistics, including federal finance, interest rates on money and capital markets, stock market indexes, new security issues, mortgage markets, flow of funds, consumer installment credit, and interest and exchange rates.
• U.S. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Annual Statistical Digest.
  Washington: Gov't. Printing Office. 1970/75 - .
  Bobst Ref6 HG181.A1U55a, (1970 -)
  ASI Fiche 9364-5, (1976 -)
  Contains historical data for the statistics reported in the Federal Reserve Bulletin. Prior to 1970, historical statistics may be found in Banking and Monetary Statistics 1914-1941, 1941-1970. (Ref6 HG2493.A52 for 1914-41, and Bobst Ref6 HG2493.A521 for 1941-70).

Section 5: PRICE INDEXES

• CPI Detailed Report.
  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Washington, D.C.: Gov't. Printing Office. (monthly).
  URL:stats.bls.gov/cpihome.htm
  Bobst Kept in Documents Collection L2.38/3, (1987 -)
  ASI Fiche 6762-2, (1974 -)
  Most recent year at Bobst Ref6 Desk.
  A monthly report covering consumer price movements. The data is separated into the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers and for Wage Earners and Clerical workers, reflecting data for U.S. city averages and selected areas. Covers the prices of the necessities of daily life--food, shelter, clothing, transportation, etc.
• Producer Price Indexes.
  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Washington: Gov't. Printing Office. (monthly).
  URL:stats.bls.gov/ppihome.htm
  Bobst Kept in Documents Collection, L2.61, (1979 -)
  ASI Fiche 6762-6, (1974 -)
  Most recent year at Bobst Ref6 Desk.
  (Formerly called the Wholesale Price Indexes) A monthly report measuring the average change in prices received by commodity producers in all stages of production, from crude goods, to the finished product, by commodity and by industry. These indexes are designed to measure real price changes. An annual supplement presents annual averages, cumulated monthly data for the year, and information on weights.

Section 6: DATABASES

The following list includes a selection of economic databases. Please refer to the databases page on the Bobst Library web page and check the list of resources included on the Business & Social Science/Document Center page for additional electronic resources.

• Datastream. 1996-, Datastream International.
  Bobst Ref6 Standalone Computer, Terminal V
  Datastream provides data on the financial markets of the world: comprehensive company data, foreign stock and bond indices, an time series from the IMF and OECD. Updated daily and in many cases, historical data available for the past 20-25 years.
• Econlit.1969-.
  Econlit is the major bibliographic database covering the scholarly literature in economics. Contains citations and selected abstracts to articles in over 400 major journals, as well as citations and abstracts to books; citations to dissertations and conference proceedings.
• Global Market Information Database. London: Euromonitor.
  GMID includes 28 years of market statistics from dozens of global industries. Includes market size, country marketing parameters and forecasting data.
• International Financial Statistics. Washington, D.C.: International Monetary Fund. (monthly and annual). Bobst Ref6 Desk current and Int'l Docs,. HG3881.I626, 1948-, and IIS fiche 3830-S2, 1983-.
• SourceOECD. Paris: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
  Publications portaL of the OCED. Provides access to monograhs and full text of periodicals, as well as a statistical database.
• Stat-USA. Economics and Statistics Administration: U.S. Department of Commerce.
  A databank of over 90,000 documents, tables and periodicals released on a monthly basis by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Sources include international and economic trade statistics from over 15 federal agencies.
• Statistical Universe. Bethesda, MD: CIS/Lexis-Nexis.
  Web version of ASI, SRI and IIS. Provides full text of selected reports, and direct web links to data where available.