Electronic Resources on Business
- Bureau of Economic AnalysisProvides economic statistics, including the nation’s gross domestic product, corporate profits, and state and local area personal income.
- U.S. Treasury Fiscal DataProvides economic statistics, including the nation’s gross domestic product, corporate profits, and state and local area personal income. Also provides an array of industry, international trade, and investment data.
- Current Industrial ReportsProvides monthly, quarterly, and annual measures of industrial activity to produce timely, accurate data on production and shipments of important commodity areas.
- Economic CensusProvides a detailed portrait of the United States' economy once every five years, from the national to the local level.
- Economic IndicatorsDaily releases of key economic indicators from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Economic Report of the PresidentAnnual report from the Executive Office of the President and the Council of Economic Advisors, covering topics including production goals, Federal budget outlays, employment targets, and economic objectives for the coming year.
- Economy at a GlanceBrief tables presenting statistical data of major economic indicators, including unemployment rate, average hourly earnings, and the Consumer Price Index.
- EDGAR (SEC.gov)(also called SEC Filings and Forms) The Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, performs automated collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Publishes the policies and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System for acquisition by all executive agencies.
- Federal Business OpportunitiesLists notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other procurement information over $25,000.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Provides details about banking deposit insurance, analysis of the banking industry, and consumer protection information.
- Federal Reserve BoardThe central bank of the United States. Includes information about monetary policy, banking regulation, and consumer banking.
- General Services AdministrationContains the Consumer Information Center, Federal Acquisition Institute, GSA Advantage online shopping, Federal Information Center, federal acquisition regulations, and Doing Business with the Government catalog.
- Minority Business Development AgencyFederal agency promoting the establishment and growth of businesses owned by ethnic minorities.
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)The standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
- Securities and Exchange CommissionA source of investor information, the latest news on Commission activities, and links to filings and forms.
- Small Business AdministrationFederal government agency designed to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns. Includes extensive information about grants, financial assistance, business planning, and training opportunities.
- U.S. Small Business AdministrationProvides access to Federal, state, and local information to assist small businesses. Includes information about grant, loan, and financial assistance programs, as well as information about required business licenses, permits, and registrations.
Electronic Resources on Trade
- Bureau of Economic AnalysisProvides economic statistics, including the nation’s gross domestic product, corporate profits, and state and local area personal income.
- Bureau of Industry and SecurityBureau charged with ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.
- Customs and Border ProtectionIncludes information about border security, travel regulations, ports of entry, and border document requirements.
- Federal Trade CommissionPromotes consumer protection and strives to eliminate anti-competitive business practices. Site includes news, alerts, consumer protection information, and anti-trust objectives.
- International Trade AdministrationStrives to strengthen the competiveness of US industry, promote trade and investment, and ensure fair trade. Website provides information about US international trade policy.
- Office of the United States Trade RepresentativeOfficial website for America's chief trade negotiator and principal advisor to the president.
- U.S. Government Export PortalAssists business with international sales strategies by providing information on trade events, tariffs, and export counseling assistance.
- U.S. Trade and Development AgencyAgency charged with advancing economic development and US commercial interests in developing and middle income countries.
- USA Trade OnlineThe official source for U.S. export and import trade statistics, updated monthly the day of release.
Federal Agencies
- Department of CommerceFederal agency concerned with promoting economic growth and technological advancement. Includes the latest news and links to all Department bureaus.
- Department of the TreasuryExecutive agency in charge of fostering economic prosperity and the financial security of the national treasury.
Library Resources
Business Statistics
(Ready Ref. C 59.11/3: & HC 101 .A13122) Use to locate time series for economic data.
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