Subject Guides: Economics: Worldwide Economies

United States

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) FRED provides over 40,000 economic times series, from unemployment to interest rates to population and housing. Includes mapping and graphing tools, mobile apps and an add-in for Excel.
Fed In Print
Access research from the Federal Reserve.
Economic Report of the President
Overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices.
U.S. Economy at a Glance
Economic information for selected metropolitan areas.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Gives interactive access to national income and product account tables. It also includes information important in understanding economic trends.

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on social, political, and economic conditions of the U.S.

United States Census Information

The United States Census Bureau is a great source for data and statistics on the economy and population of the U.S.

Key Economic Indicators Find recent information on the state of the U.S. economy through factors such as construction, inventories, and trade.

U.S. Census Bureau Data This link opens in a new window Data from the Decennial Census, American Community Survey, and Economic Census.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window Provides quick, easy access to current and historical census information. Create maps to better illustrate and understand social change.

Country Profiles

These country-by-country guides provide overviews and statistics on the culture, business, economy, history, and politics of nations throughout the world.

CIA World Factbook This link opens in a new window Good source for basic country information, including economy, environment, government, and society.
AtoZ World Business This link opens in a new window Find information on culture, economy, and business around the world through country profiles.
Europa World Plus This link opens in a new window Worldwide country profiles with information including economy, elections, and infrastructure.
Business Source Premier - Enhanced Business Searching (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window Select "Country Reports" to search for reports on country risk and economic conditions throughout the world.

Country Commercial Guides Find information on the state business, economy, investing, and politics in countries around the world.
World Bank Business Ready Reports, data, and country profiles on business and economic health.

Economic Freedom

Use these sources to compare and learn more about measures for economic freedom throughout the world.

Economic Freedom of the World A project from the Fraser Institute. Compare features of economic freedom by country in map or table form.
Index of Economic Freedom From the Heritage Foundation. Rank and compare countries on a variety of economic freedom factors over time.
Freedom House Compare country scores on internet and political freedom as well as map changes over time.
Free to Choose Video Series "The ground-breaking PBS television series featuring Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize-winning economist. These programs, filmed on location around the world, have helped millions of people understand the close relationship between the ideas of human freedom and economic freedom."

Global Economic Information & Data

OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new window Online library of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development featuring books, reports, and statistics.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Find reports and statistics on the state of the economy throughout the world.
Population Reference Bureau Find data on births, disease, life expectancy, and other health factors in United States and internationally.
UN Data Find profiles and data on the economy, population, and other areas of nations across the globe.
World Bank Open Data Find global development data.

Trade and Globalization Studies Online (ASP) This link opens in a new window Gain a historical perspective on trade, financial crises, emerging markets, and technological innovations in a global context.