Economics Research Guide: Key Web Resources

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Key Web Resources

FedStats (now Data and Statistics about the U.S) This link opens in a new window
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CONTENTS: text, images, links. COVERAGE: statistical publications of 70+ federal agencies. DATES: 1997+. UPDATES: daily. VENDOR: 70+ federal agencies.
IMF International Financial Statistics This link opens in a new window
Economic & Financial Statistics from International Monetary Fund (IMF)
CONTENTS: economic & financial statistics from International Monetary Fund (IMF). COVERAGE: 32,000 time series covering more than 200 countries and areas, including balance of payments, exchange rates, interest rates, prices, etc.. DATES: 1950’s forward. UPDATES: monthly. VENDOR: International Monetary Fund.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States - ProQuest This link opens in a new window
Older editions published by U.S. Bureau of the Census, from 1879-2012.
CONTENTS: text, images. COVERAGE: statistical data. DATES: 1995+. UPDATES: annual. VENDOR: ProQuest.

Beige Book
"Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District."
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The report is published eight times per year. Each Federal Reserve Bank gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources.
Bureau of Economic Analysis Under the Dept. of Commerce, the BEA provides the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner.
Bureau of Labor Statistics--Data Data series on consumer price index, employment, etc.
Congressional Budget Office
An agency of the U.S. Congress that exists to provide economic analysis and data to the Congress. Useful source of many macroeconomic studies.
Economic Census / U.S. Census Bureau
Conducted by the Census Bureau, the Economic Census is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy.
Economic Indicators
Foreign Trade [of U.S.]
FRASER
Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research
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Excellent portal for economic history, particularly of the Federal Reserve.
FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Economic Data)
Federal Reserve Economic Data.
Measuring Worth: Relative Worth Calculators and Data Sets
Moody's Analytics: U.S. Macroeconomic Outlook Alternative Scenarios, August 2015
National Bureau of Economics Research
OECD Factbook
Key economic statistics on the members of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries.
RFE: Resources for Economists on the Internet
American Economic Association sponsored resource guide.
World Bank
Excellent resource site for international finance, macroeconomics, and economic development.

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