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 9)
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.
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.
