Business & Economics - ECO - Principles of Economics - LibGuides at Kirtland Community College

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U.S. Chamber Foundation
"The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow."
Business Ready (B-READY) from World Bank's
"Business Ready (B-READY) is the World Bank’s new flagship report benchmarking the business environment and investment climate in most economies worldwide. The report assesses the regulatory framework and public services directed at firms, and the efficiency with which regulatory framework and public services are combined in practice. With data that are comparable across economies and over time, B-READY provides actionable evidence to promote reforms for a stronger private sector."
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The mission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is "to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making."

Bplans
"Bplans is owned and operated by Palo Alto Software, Inc. as a free resource to help entrepreneurs build better businesses. Palo Alto Software develops, publishes, and markets award-winning software to help entrepreneurs write business plans, pitch for funding, and track their progress towards their goals." A commercial site with relevant topics.
BusinessUSA
https://business.usa.gov/
BusinessUSA is "a centralized, one-stop platform to make it easier than ever for businesses to access services to help them grow and hire."
U.S. Small Business Administration
Information on starting and managing a small business. Includes guidance for each step of developing a business plan.

2022 Economic Census
The Economic Census is the official five-year measure of American business and the economy. Data provided by businesses fuels the most comprehensive economic statistics available, representing all U.S. industries and geographies.
The New York Stock Exchange
Peterson Institute for International Economics
"The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the rigorous and intellectually open study of international economic policy."
Surveys of Consumers
From the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center, reports, charts, and tables of survey results.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Find information about employment, unemployment, inflation, and pay.
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Choose Datatools and then maps (create customized maps) to see unemployment data by state or county.
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Census
"The Economic Census is the U.S. government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy."
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators
"The Census Bureau releases fourteen different reports on key economic indicators. Each indicator is released on a specific schedule. "
U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Federal Reserve Board
World Bank
On the Publications page, scroll down to find Global Economic Prospects and World Development Indicators. The Data page provides graphs including GDP and inflation by country or region.
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"The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development. "

World Trade Organization - Documents and Resources
Includes trade statistics, economic research and analysis, and a glossary of trade terms.

ECO - Principles of Economics: Business & Economics

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