Business Resources: Statistics

The Economic Census profiles American business every 5 years, from the national to the local level.

More than 143,000 US, international, and regional data series from 59 sources. Coverage ranges from standard items such as the consumer price index (CPI), gross domestic product (GDP), and population and employment rates to interest and exchange rates, imports and exports, commodities production and prices, and many more.

A great deal of data about customer and market information is collected by federal government agencies. This information can be valuable when developing your business plan, refining your business strategy and managing your business over time

Econbrowser is a blog focusing on analysis of current economic data and government policy. The site features a search box, Recent Posts, Categories, and Archives by Month. Its distinctive feature is the frequently technical nature of its economic analysis and posts; the authors often construct accompanying charts and graphs to highlight recent data.

This annual assessment of the prospects of national, regional, and global agricultural commodity markets for the coming decade combines OECD and FAO data and expertise on commodities and policies, along with input from collaborating member countries.