Library Guides: MBA 798: Economic Trends

Analyzing Economic Trends

The statistical information needed for economic trends analysis is largely available on the open internet. A wide array of U.S. and international economic data is published by government entities and international agencies such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Resources on this page were selected as 'best bets' for coursework in MBA-798, but this is not a comprehensive list of data available to you. For additional support, visit Duke University's comprehensive guide to statistical data from the US government or get in touch with your librarian.

Recommended Sources: U.S. Economy

Beige Book
The 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.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) compiles extensive data on gross domestic product (GDP), personal income, and corporate profits.
U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
The CBO produces independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues, providing recurring economic forecasts, budget reviews, projections for Social Security, analysis of federal debt, and more.
U.S. Economy at a Glance: BLS
National and state-level data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including unemployment, payroll and earnings information, and price indices.

Recommended Sources: International Economies

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Trusted source for economic data. Download, graph, and track 817,000 US and international time series from 108 sources.
globalEDGE
View economic, political, and demographic information by country or industry.
World Bank Open Data
Economic profiles of over 200 countries and data related to international socioeconomic development.