Economics

Economic data, analysis, and information is readily available on the Web from both primary (the federal government) and secondary sources. A plethora of financial information sites contain economic news items (including, but not limited to, the words of Alan Greenspan, economic indicator releases, and economic commentary). Hard-core economic data can be had both currently and historically and time series are even available.
The Dismal Scientist and Bank One have a broad, deep range of economic-related information and are an excellent sites. STA Research and Economagic are also great sources.
In addition to the resources listed below, economic data and information can also be obtained from various U.S. federal government Web sites such as the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and member banks, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, etc...

Bank One - Business Cycle Outlook

Excellent! Inflation, interest rates, foreign exchange, trade balance, labor market, housing market, autos and trucks, regional roundup. Data and commentary/analysis.

The Dismal Scientist

"An economic information and economic analysis Web site." Economic indicator calendar. News releases viewable by subject, analyst, country or alphabetically. U.S. and international economic commentary and news. ZIP code economic profiles. "Taylor Rule Calculator"--cool!!! National, regional, and industry data. Historical and forecast information on macro level variables. Economic dictionary. CPI, PPI, and financial calculators.

Economagic: Economic Time Series Page

Regional, national, and international economic data time series. Includes data, charts, Excel files, and forecasts.

The Economeister

From Market News International. Economic news and information searchable by category and concept or keyword. Archives available. U.S. market rate summary updated daily. Calendar of global news briefs.

Economic Information Systems

Regional and national Economic Insight publication. Economic data--includes current and historical.

Economic Reports

Economic reports (Canadian) in .pdf format. Global, provincial, market trends, commentary, CPI, auto report.

Economics & Financial Reports

From the Bank of America. Monthly survey of Wall Street economists, economic indicators, economic outlook, weekly international economic briefing.

The Economic Statistics Briefing Room

From the White House. Employment, income, international, money, output, prices, production, transportation, social statistics. Releases, charts, and statistics. Some links not operational due changes in supporting sites.

Livingston Survey

From the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Oldest continuous survey of economists' expectations. Summarizes forecasts of economists from industry, government, banking, and academia. Historical data and documentation available.

STA Research

Economic research (under "Research"): weekly economic calendar, Atlanta Fed survey, capacity utilization, Chicago purchasing managers report, construction spending, consumer confidence, CPI, durable goods reports, and MUCH more.

1999 Economic Report of the President

Available in .pdf format by chapter.

 

 

Links

Alta Plana: International Economics Gateway

Links to national and international economic information. Resource pages and data archives, international organization pages, national government pages, and corporate servers.Links not described.

ECONlinks

Categorized and reviewed links.

Links to Economic Education

From Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Links to economic education sites. Monetary museum.

Resources for Economists on the Internet

Categorized and reviewed links. Fast to download, easy to use.

 

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