Government and international bodies, like the United Nations, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank, publish a wide range of data that is useful in engineering and business research. The sections below provide suggestions that may be useful in this class, but it is not comprehensive. Contact a librarian for assistance in locating information for specific areas or countries.
Find Geographic & Environmental Information
- EPA Laws and RegulationsProvides information and access pertaining to environmental regulations and legislation.
- U.S. Energy Information AdministrationThe EIA collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote policymaking and public understanding of energy.
- USDA National Agricultural Statistics ServicesData on production, yields, and prices for agricultural commodities in the United States
- USGS Commodity Statistics and InformationStatistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security, and protection of the environment.
- USGS Map LibraryGeologic maps and frameworks for the United States
Find Consumer Information
- American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)An index of American consumer satisfaction by industry, company, and sector.
- American Time Use SurveyThe American Time Use Survey (ATUS) measures the amount of time people spend doing various activities, such as paid work, childcare, volunteering, and socializing.
- Consumer Expenditure SurveysThe Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CE) program provides data on expenditures, income, and demographic characteristics of consumers in the United States.
Find Economic & Demographic Information
United States
- Beige BookThe Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District, also known as the Beige Book, is a report published 8 times a year providing information on current economic conditions by District. Information includes summaries of anecdotal reports of consumer spending and labor market.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)Consumer Price Index resources from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, including data, charts, news, and publications.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsFind data on income, employment, productivity, spending, and prices.
- U.S. Census DataView, download, and analyze data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. Includes statistics about population, housing, industry, business, and employment.
- U.S. Economy at a Glance: BEABEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. These statistics provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy.
- U.S. Economy at a Glance: BLSNational and state-level data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including unemployment, payroll and earnings information, and price indices.
International
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)Trusted source for economic data. Download, graph, and track 817,000 US and international time series from 108 sources.
- globalEDGEView economic, political, and demographic information by country or industry.
- IMF Consumer Price IndicesThe International Monetary Fund collects and disseminates national CPI data for all reporting countries.
- World Bank Open DataEconomic profiles of over 200 countries and data related to international socioeconomic development.
- IMF eLibrary This link opens in a new window
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) eLibrary provides direct access to the IMF’s periodicals, books, working papers and studies, and data and statistical tools. You will find information and perspective on macroeconomics, globalization, development, trade and aid, technical assistance, demographics, emerging markets, policy advice, poverty reduction, and more.
Find Business & Non-Profit Information
- EDGAR This link opens in a new window
EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval) provides automated collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Bureau of Economic Analysis Industry ArticlesData and reports published by the BEA using U.S. Department of Commerce research
- IRS Charities and Non-ProfitsTax information, tools, and resources for charities and other tax-exempt organizations.
