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UTSA Databases
- Conference Board Research Collection This link opens in a new windowHistorical data for key economic indicators includes the Consumer Confidence Index®(CCI), The Conference Board Leading Economic Index®(LEI), The Conference Board Employment Trends Index ™ ETI), and The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™.
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowStatistical DataSets is a web-based tool which provides access to over 14 billion data points from licensed private and public domain datasets. Sources include local, state, federal, international governments and organizations. It enables researchers to build statistical tables and charts from multiple sources in a single interface.
- Europa World This link opens in a new windowProvides access to the online version of the Europa World Year Book and the nine-volume Regional Surveys of the World series. Includes economic, political, and geographic background information, as well as statistical data and analysis by country. Directory information is provided for governmental, society, media, business enterprise, and international organizations.
- IMF E-Library This link opens in a new windowIncludes a collection of International Monetary Fund (IMF) statistics.
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowIncludes OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) books and reports arranged by subject area, periodicals, and interactive statistics. Topics include agriculture, developing economies, education, employment, energy, environment, migration, social issues, and sustainable development.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowAn authoritative and comprehensive summary of U.S. social, political and economic data from Federal and State agencies as well as private organizations. All tables are available for download in PDF and Excel formats. Check original sources of data to explore more detailed information. Excellent introductory essay at beginning of each topic section. Updated annually.
Earlier editions (1970-current) accessible using drop down menu. Archived government editions (1878-2012) available free at U.S. Census Bureau and Cybercemetery sites. Tip Sheet. - Statistical Insight (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowProvides access to statistical information produced by the U.S. government, major international intergovernmental organizations, professional and trade organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, state government agencies, and universities. Includes indexing/abstracting and tabular data from 1973 to the present. Significant full text content from 1995 to the present is available. All documents are available on microfiche; inquire at the Info desk for assistance.
- USA Trade Online This link opens in a new windowOfficial source for U.S. export and import data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Provides current and cumulative statistics on a monthly, annual, and year-to-date basis. Select broad commodity classification categories using the Harmonized System (HS) and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. Users must set up a free individual account. Updated monthly.
- Bloomberg Economics: Essential Key FunctionalityA list of key functionality for economic data in Bloomberg. Terminals are located in COB Financial Studies Center and 2nd floor JPL.
U.S. Government Websites
- Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)U.S. Department of Commerce agency. BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy.
- Data.govProvides access to datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Review the catalog for content or request additional datasets.
- FRASER (Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research)Provides access to historical data and policy documents from the Federal Reserve and other organizations.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)A database of over 3000 U.S. economic time series. Download data in Microsoft Excel formats and view charts of data series.
- USA.gov Data and StatisticsThe official federal government site with statistics on business and economic topics.
Useful Websites
- EconomagicMore than 100,000 data series including state, metro and compiled by federal statistical agencies. Registered users can generate forecasts from historical data.
- Gender and Land Rights DatabaseFrom the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. National legal frame for 80+ countries, land tenure and related institutions, civil organizations and selected land statistics.
- NationMaster.comA vast compilation of data about different nations from international data sources with visualization tools. A companion site to StateMaster.com.
U.S. Regional Economic Conditions
- HUD DatasetsHousing related statistics from HUD.
- Cluster Mapping Project (Harvard Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness)The Cluster Mapping Project uses detailed county level data and statistical techniques to profile regional economies and their performance over time, with a special focus on clusters. Clusters are geographically concentrated groups of interconnected companies, universities, and related institutions that arise out of linkages or externalities across industries. Regions and clusters are analyzed at various geographic levels including states, economic areas, and metropolitan areas.
International Statistics
- EurofoundA tripartite EU agency provides expertise on living and working conditions, industrial relations and managing change in Europe.