Links to Selected Data Sources:

CensusScope – Data from the 2000 census – organized geographically - in an easy to use format.

Statistical Abstract of the U.S.- Data from the State and Metropolitan Area Data Book can be particularly useful

California Statistical Abstract

Economic Report of the President

FedStats - data "clearinghouse"

Global Financial Data (the trial access provides plenty of interesting annual data)

Federal Reserve Bank Data

The U.S. Census Bureau

Bureau of Labor Statistics - U.S. Dept. of Labor - best know for data on unemployment and consumer prices

Current Population Survey - from BLS and Census

Bureau of Economic Analysis - U.S. Dept. of Commerce - best known for National Accounts Data - computation of GDP

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - best know for tracking business cycles

Office of Immigration Statistics (formerly INS - Dept. of Justice, now under homeland security) - contains data related to immigration

International Trade Administration - Dept. of Commerce - gives support to U.S. exporters

U.S. International Trade Commission -an independent federal agency established by Congress, best know for its legal work in determining damages resulting from "unfair" (e.g., dumped) imports.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) - U.S. Dept. of Labor

Bureau of Transportation Statistics

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