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Economic statistics describe the business situation for certain geographical areas, from local to global, and provide help in making relevant business decisions.

Websites

Databases

• Business & Company Resource Center
  Business Source Elite
  Both databases include articles on local and national business trends and statistics. Use the "advanced search" option and use key words and the term "statistics" to narrow your search.
• Washington Post
  Full text articles from 1987 - present. (Part of National Newspapers)
  Track recent economic statistical reports. Commercial surveys, academic studies, and census updates make headlines.
• Baltimore Sun 1990-present
  Business coverage includes state and regional economic news.

Reading List

 
Maryland Statistical Abstract. Maryland. Dept. of Business and Economic Development. 2003. (R330.9752 2003).
Comprehensive source of statistical tables documenting the state’s economic, demographic, and social trends.

 
Statistical Abstract Of The United States. United States. Bureau of the Census. (R 317.3 S797 2004-5).
Standard summary of statistics on the economic, social, and political organization of the United States. Also available online.

Trader’s Guide to Key Economic Indicators 2004 by Richard Yamarone. 2004. (330.015 YAM).
Describes and analyzes the most important economic statistics for the business decision maker as well as the investor.

Feature

This annual publication provides local and regional economic data by industry. Useful for analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, setting sales quotas, and developing budgets.

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