Library Research Guides: Accounting, Economics, Finance and Business Administration: U.S. Economy

Information about the U.S. Economy

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index
Monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services.
Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
Tracks and produces same-day analyses of government data on employment, inflation, GDP and other topics. Publications and research tools are available.
Congressional Budget Office
Non-partisan agency that provides independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues to support the Congressional budget process.
Economic History Association
Includes an online encyclopedia, book reviews, and databases with historical economic data.
Economic Policy Institute (EPI)
The EPI is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank focusing on the economic condition of low- and middle-income Americans and their families. Their website includes research and analysis on the economic status of working America.
Executive Office of the President: Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)
The CEA offers the President economic advice on the formulation of both domestic and international economic policy. Use this website to find information on current economic policy.
U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
BEA produces some of the most closely-watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials and business people. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy.
U.S. Census Bureau: E-stats Report -- Measuring the Electronic Economy
Measures the value of goods and services sold online.
White House Office of Management and Budget: The Budget of the United States Government
You may download sections of the budget or the entire budget for the fiscal year as a single PDF. Historical data is also available.

Current and Historical Statistics

To see more sources for demographics and statistics, see the Demographics and Statistics research guide.

Data.gov
Provides access to datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the federal government. Search by keyword or browse by topic.
FedStats
Provides access to statistics from over 100 government agencies.

Statistical Abstract of the United States, Online Edition This link opens in a new window
Downloadable summaries of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.

Federal Reserve System

The Federal Reserve: Economic Research and Data
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. This site provides reports on monetary policy, banking information and regulation, and community development.
Federal Reserve in Print
A catalog of publications within the Federal Reserve System. The catalog is searchable by author, title/subject keywords, publication date and bank. Managed and hosted by the Economic Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Download data, create graphs and maps, and view archival economic data from the Federal Reserve. Managed by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.