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.
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
Economic and Demographic Information
- BLS Industries at a GlanceFull list of industries in the US, with overviews, workforce and earnings statistics, industry-specific pricing information and workplace trends.
- U.S. Bureau of Economic AnalysisThe Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) compiles extensive data on gross domestic product (GDP), personal income, and corporate profits.
- Consumer Expenditure SurveysThe Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CE) program provides data on expenditures, income, and demographic characteristics of consumers in the United States.
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)Trusted source for economic data. Download, graph, and track 817,000 US and international time series from 108 sources.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)Consumer Price Index resources from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, including data, charts, news, and publications.
