Lindell Library: Economics: Demographics & Statistics

Databases

Statista

Market, consumer, and industry data covering 170+ industries in over 150 countries. Search for current statistics, reports, and industry forecasts.
Sage Data
Billions of data sets a wide variety of subjects from government agencies, international organizations, corporations, and financial exchanges. Users can search and manipulate data sets, make comparisons, and chart trends over time.

U.S. Sources

Federal Reserve: Research & Data (FRED)
You'll find a number of statistics, data, surveys and reports here on topics like bank assets, the U.S Treasury Yield Curve, and loan delinquency rates. The Data Download Program lets you build your own customized reports. Be aware that each separate Fed branch has its own focus and specific data. Find a map and links to their sites here
Bureau of Economic Analysis
From the US Department of Commerce, the BEA compiles extensive data on gross domestic product (GDP), personal income, and corporate profits.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lots of current and historical data on inflation, unemployment, productivity, and more. Using the Subject Tables is a good way of navigating this large and detailed site. Or you can check out the Economy at a Glance, which includes Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) information.
National Bureau of Economic Research
The NBER Public Use Data Archive hosts data covering the US economy, industry, and international trade. The site is an eclectic mix of public-use economic, demographic, and enterprise data obtained over the years to satisfy the specific requests of NBER-affiliated researchers for particular projects.
US Macro & Regional Data
Regional data, real-time data, census forecasts, and more, suggested from the American Economic Association.
Congressional Budget Office
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides data on federal spending and revenue, projections of future spending and deficits, and forecasts.
U.S. Census Bureau
The main site for the Census. There's a lot of data here, but you can access most of their population and economic data through the American FactFinder site. Also check out the Economic Census, a detailed study of the U.S. national and local economies published every five years. 2007, 2002, and 1997 are available.
Budget of the United States Government
Current and historical U.S. Budgets. See also historical tables comparing budgets.
Economic Indicators
A government web portal for up-to-date economic indicator information from a variety of agencies. Reports include New Residential Construction and Gross Domestic Product. See also the Census Bureau's page on indicators.
FedStats
A compilation of statistics from all over the Federal government. Use the Topic Links: A-Z to find data on specific topics. You can also find data by geographic region.
Regional Economic Accounts
From the Bureau of Economic Accounts, here you can find GDP and Personal Income data by state or metropolitan region.
Survey of Current Business
A monthly report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis with national, international, regional, and industry data. Articles include topics like "Government Receipts and Expenditures", "Real Inventories, Sales, and Inventory-Sales Ratios for Manufacturing and Trade", and "U.S. International Transactions".
Economic Report of the President
An annual report on the state of the U.S. economy. Look in the appendices for tables of historical data. Reports are available from 1996 to the present.
U.S. Housing Market Conditions
Each month, the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) produces a monthly report on the health of the nation's housing market. The National Housing Market Indicators report highlights key statistics and trends in the housing market.

International Sources

World Bank: Data
The World Bank collects a lot of data, and it's all here. Look for Country Reports, Indicators, or browse by Topic. You'll find lots of interactive maps and charts to help you understand and interpret the data.
International Monetary Fund
Data & Statistics, such as the World Economic Outlook Databases, Primary Commodity Pricing, and Principal Global Indicators. There is Country Information available, as well as reports on commodity prices.
Eurostat
This site from the European Commission has a lot of material in it, so you might find it easiest to navigate through the Statistics A-Z guide, the Browse/Search page, or Statistics by Theme.
World Factbook
Created by the CIA for use by the government, the World Factbook is a great source for overviews and basic statistics of particular countries or regions.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Statistics Portal
Access the free OECD.stat Extracts and Country Statistical Profiles and more. There's also the Economic Outlook and Country Web Sites
International Economic Accounts
A collection of international data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Balance of payments, trade in goods and services, operations of multinational companies, etc.
International Economic Statistics (IES) Database
Run by the St. Louis Federal Reserve Branch, this is a search portal for the websites of national banks and other institutions that provide economic indicators. Browse by Subject or Country, or use the search boxes provided.
World Trade Organization: Statistics Database
Trade, Tariff, and Services profiles by country, plus a Time Series interactive tool for international trade. The interface is a little clunky, but not too hard: click the "Selection" button on the left side of the screen, add the country or countries you wish to include, then click the "View Profiles" button to see the data.
CEPAL STAT
A collection of economic and demographic data sources from the U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Construct custom charts using the online tool, or access Statistical Publications such as an annual yearbook and various overviews and surveys.
UNECE Statistical Database
The U.N. Commission for Europe has data on Europe and its economy, such as industrial production, prices, population and labor data. Their Data Locator can help you find the data you need either here or at other U.N. sites.

Books

Demographics Unravelled by Amlan Roy
ISBN: 9781119799146

Publication Date: 2021-12-29

In Demographics Unravelled, renowned Macro-Demographics expert Amlan Roy delivers an insightful and timely exploration of the impact that "people characteristics" have on national economies. Considering factors like gender, race, migrant status, family background, and education, the author delves deeply into a subject that drives market behavior and economic variables, including growth, debt, inflation, employment, and productivity.
American Incomes: Demographics of Who Has Money
ISBN: 9781940308807

The 10th edition of American Incomes: Demographics of Who Has Money is your map to the changing consumer landscape, exploring and explaining the economic status of Americans in the aftermath of the Great Recession.
The World Economy by Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
Call Number: Reference HF1359 .M333 2003

ISBN: 9789264104143

Publication Date: 2003-01-01

Angus Maddison offers a rare insight into the history and political influence of national accounts and national accounting. He demonstrates that such statistical data can enlighten the contemporary and later observer in the analysis of economic phenomena such as growth, market formation and income distribution.
Multinational Firms and the Theory of International Trade by James R. Markusen
Drawing on twenty years of research, this book focuses on the interaction of scale economies, trade costs, factor endowments, and imperfect competition.
Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970
Call Number: Reference HA202 .B87 1975 v.1-2

See the back of Part 2 for Time Period and Subject indexes.