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Industry Classification

North American Industry Classification System: United States by United States. Executive Office of the President. (R 338 NOR)
Provides descriptions of industries represented by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) numbers, which replaces the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. Also online.

Standard Industrial Classification Manual by United States. Office of Management & Budget. R 338 U58MS.
Also online.

Industry Overviews

Encyclopedia of American Industries by Gale Research Inc. (R 338.74 ENC).
Long entries on all major U.S. industries include industry snapshots, background and development, current conditions, and industry leaders.

Manufacturing USA: Industry Analyses, Statistics, and Leading Organizations by Gale Research Inc. (R 338 MAN).
Provides data for manufacturing, wholesale, and retail industries. Includes historical and projected statistics, selected ratios, and leading companies.
Standard & Poor’s Industry Surveys by Standard & Poor’s Corporation.
For major industries, provides current environment, industry profiles, and company data, including ratios.

Industry Statistics and Financial Ratios

Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios by Leo Troy. (R 338.5 TRO).
Performance data derived from IRS figures. Includes balance sheet, income statement, and financial ratio statistics organized by industry.

Annual Statement Studies by Robert Morris Associates. (R 338.0973 ROB).

Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios Dun & Bradstreet Information Services. (R 338.5 IND).

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