Library: Industry Information: Overview of the Economy

Overview of the Economy - Websites

Industries are dependent on the economy at large. Governments collect a wealth of business and financial information at the national, international, and individual level. Many are available at the summary and micro-level segments. Of particular interest may be national census, banking, business, and consumer income and expenditure data collections.

Federal Reserve District Banks Publications These are reviews of economic conditions of specific regions. Find your geographic area and look for "publications".
National Bureau of Economic Research Includes macro-level data as well as data on industry, international trade, individuals, hospitals, demography, patents, and other data.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Produces statistics about domestic production, consumption and investment, along with detailed data on economic activity by region, state, metropolitan area, and county.
U.S. Economy in a Snapshot From the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Monthly presentation designed to give you a quick and accessible look at developments in the economy.
U.S. Economy at a Glance Available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Customized tables such as the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index
World Economic Outlook A Survey by the Staff of the International Monetary Fund. Examines the current economic situation, poling issues, and short and medium term prospects in industrial and developing countries. That statistical appendix provides financial and economic data.
Economic Policy Institute A collection of data, reports and commentaries on how current, proposed and recommended economic policies may impact working Americans. If you are looking for data, analysis, and recommendations on economic policies that relate to wages, unemployment, compensation, consumer prices, and other economic matters that influence government policy, the EPI site is an excellent place to do research. The site permits keyword searching on its collection of reports, blogs, commentaries and economic snapshots, and allows the user to filter a search by author, topic of research and type of information source. Consider this site if you need to learn about current or proposed government economic policies and its impact on working Americans.
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Tariffs: Historical Background and Key Issues Updated February 20, 2020