Easy
Analytic Software -- Free information from census reports and ring study from your
ZIP code. Free data available.
USA Data -- Free,
detailed information on specific geographies. There is also lots of data
you can purchase.
ESRI Business Information
--
formerly CACI, offers much data
-- demographics, businesses, lifestyles, consumer spending, purchase potential,
shopping centers, traffic volumes, and crime statistics -- in different
formats --
reports, maps, electronic media, software, books, and lists. Free information for a ZIP
code.
ESRI Sourcebooks --
includes sourcebooks of information at county and ZIP code levels.
Claritas --
sells consumer data with each household classified into a segmentation scheme.
The PRIZM segmentation defines every neighborhood into one of 62 distinct
segments.
Cohorts -- sells consumer data using an individual household
segmentation scheme. Each household is classified into one of 30
cohort groups.
ER SYS.com
-- provides location data from the Census, USDA, weather service, and more.
Direct Marketing Lists --
check out direct marketing lists to get an idea of how many consumers are
interested in your product.
Consumer Research Center --
claims to be a one-stop source for business to consumer marketers. Has
forecasts, surveys, and other information. From The Conference Board
Missouri
Census Data Center ZIP Codes -- extensive compilation of U.S. Census data
by ZIP Code Tabulation Area. Can get report or extract to a file.
Find data at other aggregation levels, like
places,
metro areas, counties,
and
states.
Simmons
Data Store -- data on 8,000 brands and product categories by various
geographies. Must buy data, but somewhat inexpensive. Can
download.
Scarborough Stat Shop - Data
Reports on Demographics, Shopping, Leisure Activities and Media Usage --
customized data reports on various geography levels. Must purchase
data, and can't immediately download.
ShopperTrak -- retail shopping
tracking service
Family
Budget Calculator -- lets you determine the income needed for
particular types of families to make ends meet. Because costs of goods and
services vary across the U.S., the calculator customizes the budgets for
every U.S. community—over 400 in all. Simply select from one of six family
types, pick a state, and then select a community to see how much that family
is likely to need for housing, food, child care, etc. The calculator also
shows the percent and number of families in that state living below the
family budget level.
New Strategists Publications
-- creates books from secondary sources and sells them for a reasonable
price. Has a "Who's Buying" series that profiles buyers from the
Consumer Expenditure Survey.
Colorado Connection
Missouri Census Data Center Colorado --
extensive compilation of U.S. Census data for Colorado. Can get report
or extract to a file.
Polls
Harris Interactive --
weekly surveys on many topics, from pop culture to politics.
Gallup -- political polls, but
many on consumers and the economy.
Quinnipiac University
Polling Institute -- regularly surveys residents in Connecticut,
Florida, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and nationwide about
political races, state and national elections, and issues of public concern,
such as schools, taxes, transportation, municipal services and the
environment.
General Social Survey --
annual data on many social issues. Can use this Web site to analyze the
data. You can also order a CD-ROM from the
Roper Center.
The Odum Institute
-- maintains one of the oldest and largest archives of machine-readable data
in the U.S. Its Louis Harris Data Center is the exclusive national repository
for Louis Harris public opinion data. The Institute has an extensive
collection of U.S. Census data, including one of the most complete holdings
for 1970 Census files. Other major sources of data include the North Carolina
State Data Center, which distributes North Carolina census data; and the
National Center for Health Statistics. The Institute also serves as the local
repository for the World Fertility Surveys, and the Demographic and Health
Surveys (DHS). Its National Network of State Polls archive is recognized as
the largest available collection of state-level surveys. Some
information available for download to all in ASCII or SAS format.
Surveys of Consumers -- from
the University of Michigan. Monthly and quarterly data about consumer
sentiment and reasons to buy aggregated items.
Pew Research Center -- a
nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes
and trends shaping America and the world. Allows dataset downloads for
your own analysis.
Polling Report -- compilation
of various polls. Includes some brand and company info.
Marist Institute of Public
Opinion -- provides educational opportunities for students and
information on elections, policy, and popular issues for the public. MIPO
regularly measures public opinion across the nation, in New York State and
New York City.
ABC News Poll Vault -- has some surveys, although stops in 2002.
Washington Post Polls -- The Washington Post regularly surveys Americans
on questions of national interest. Seems dated.
L. A. Times Polls
-- various polls on national issues
CBS News Polls -- mainly political, but some consumer also, such as
herbal supplements use
Online Survey
Research Listing -- good, although dated, listing of different research
centers
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FedWorld -- A gateway to many U.S. government databases and documents
FedStats -- More than 100 agencies in the United States Federal
Government produce statistics of interest to the public. The Federal Interagency Council
on Statistical Policy maintains this site to provide easy access to the full range of
statistics and information produced by these agencies for public use.
Stat-USA -- a
service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the
site for the U.S. business, economic and trade community, providing
authoritative information from the Federal government. Must pay for
subscription.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. -- contains government and other data
about the U.S. Download sections in PDF format.
U.S. Census
-- access the U.S. Census via Factfinder. Detailed population, housing,
economic, and other information.
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Surveys -- links to the economic surveys, many
of them annual. Covers most segments of the economy
Bureau of Labor
Statistics -- Various types of data and
economic outlooks. The Occupational Outlook gives specifics on type of work,
conditions, salaries, and future trends for many jobs. Also check out
their matrix of jobs by
industry to see how many are employed in different job categories by
industry. Another useful area is the
Quarterly Census of Employment and
Wages. This program publishes a quarterly count of employment
and wages reported by employers covering 98 percent of U.S. jobs, available at
the county, MSA, state and national levels by industry.
Bureau of Economic Analysis -- This unit of the
Department of Commerce publishes much of our economic data, including GDP, investment,
etc. It also has an Input-Output model that can be used by business marketers to
uncover new markets and analyze who buys what. It also has a number of regional
economic information, including forecasts. Its mission "is to produce and
disseminate accurate, timely, relevant, and cost-effective economic accounts statistics
that provide government, businesses, households, and individuals with a comprehensive,
up-to-date picture of economic activity. BEA's national, regional, and international
economic accounts present basic information on such key issues as U.S. economic growth,
regional economic development, and the Nation's position in the world economy."
Council of Economic
Advisers Annual Economic Report -- various historical economic tables
available for download as spreadsheets
The Federal Researve Board --
Statistics and data from the Federal Reserve Board. They compile statistics on
interest rates, the money supply, etc. They also have a triennial survey of selected
demographic characteristics of U.S. families, including their income, balance sheets, and
use of financial services.
Internal Revenue Service Tax
Statistics -- Find out how much you and others are paying in taxes in aggregate.
Useful information on income and wealth.
Expenditures on Children by
Families -- Annual survey on the costs of raising children from the Dept.
of Agriculture.
Federal Reserve Bank of
Philadelphia -- Useful economics forecasts and data.
Economy.com -- lots of detailed
economic data and forecasts, but must purchase
Economagic -- over 100,000 data
files for display or download
Federal
Reserve Bank Beige Book -- published 8 times per year, summarizes economic
comments and data from the various Federal Reserve banks.
Report on Business --
monthly reports from the Institute for Supply Management. Reports on
manufacturing and services. Some regional reports also provided.
FDIC RECON -- anyone with
internet access is able to drill down to any state, MSA, or county to view
standard graphs, tables, and maps depicting economic conditions and how they
have changed over time.
RECON contains a 'shopping cart' feature that allows the user to assemble
charts and tables of interest and then print them together at the end of
their session.
EconData.Net -- guide to regional
economic activity. Over 1,000 links to resources.
Census of Housing
-- Annual and 10-year surveys from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Housing Price Index -- Quarterly
housing price index for the nation, states, and MSAs
U.S. Consumer Expenditure Survey
-- Annual survey detailing consumer spending on various items.
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Comparative Cost of Living Index
-- measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in
participating areas. The average for all participating places, both
metropolitan and nonmetropolitan, equals 100, and each participant's index is
read as a percentage of the average for all places. Must pay a minimal
fee.
Resources for Economists on the
Internet -- links to much data and forecasts on the Internet.
Sponsored by the American Economic Association
2002 Economic Census --
access detailed reports on various economic sectors. From
the Census Bureau.
Construction Statistics -- Monthly data
on various U.S. construction items.
Quarterly Trends Reports -- quarterly data for office, industrial, and
retail real estate markets from Grubb & Ellis
Business and Development -- local market reports for apartments and
other commercial markets from Marcus & Millichap
U.S. Vacancy Reports -- quarterly office and industrial vacancy reports
for major U.S. metro areas
Colliers International U.S. Market Reports -- industrial, office, and
retail real estate market reports for various areas
Coldwell Banker Home Price
Comparison Index -- comparative housing costs for 340 North American
markets
Bureau of Transportation Statistics --
useful statistics about air, water, and land transportation. Includes
monthly airline survey results of a 1000 household survey.
American
Bankruptcy Institute Statistics -- bankruptcy filings by chapter, state,
and other breakdowns
National Center for Health Statistics
-- the Federal Government's principal vital and health statistics agency.
NCHS data systems include data on vital events as well as information on
health status, lifestyle and exposure to unhealthy influences, the onset and
diagnosis of illness and disability, and the use of health care.
American Time Use Survey --
new survey by the BLS that measures the amount of time people spend doing
various activities, such as paid work, childcare, volunteering, commuting, and
socializing.
Uniform Crime
Reports -- crime reports for the U.S. and by locality with over 100,000
population from the FBI.
Bureau of Justice
Statistics -- various statistics on crime and punishment
County
Crime Statistics -- through 2002
National Technical Information
Service -- technical papers available for purchase
Resources for Economists on the
Internet
-- gateway to various data sources, both for the US and internationally
Information Please -- Contains all types of
data on a wide range of subjects. A very useful site.
Statistical
Resources on the Web -- A gateway to other statistical sites on the Web operated by
the University of Michigan.
National Survey of
Families -- Provides a comprehensive look at the well-being of
adults and children and reveals sometimes striking differences among the 13
states studied in depth. The survey provides quantitative measures of the
quality of life in America. It pays particular attention to low-income
families. From the Urban Institute.
Statistical Sites on the Web -- A gateway
to U.S. governmental sites. Very useful international links.
Panel Study of Income Dynamics -- a longitudinal study of a representative
sample of U.S. individuals (men, women, and children) and the family units in
which they reside. It emphasizes the dynamic aspects of economic and
demographic behavior, but its content is broad, including sociological and
psychological measures. The study is conducted at the Survey
Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.
GAO Reports -- various reports on
different industries and issues
New Economy Index
-- Progressive Policy Institute's compilation of data by state relating to the
new economy. You can also select the state or states you want.
Best Performing Cities -- The Milken Institute's analysis of the best
performing cities for job creation.
Science and
Technology Index -- The Milken Institute's state ranking on science and
technology. You may have to register to view.
The Conference Board --
provides economic forecasts and other information
Market Share Reporter -- annual publication from Gale Research.
Must purchase.
Colorado Connection
Colorado Index
-- Colorado economic index from Creighton University economist Ernest Goss
Business Leaders
Confidence Index -- Colorado -- quarterly index provided by Compass
Bank in conjunction with the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business
Colorado State
Demographer -- population, housing, and other data. Historical and
projected to the county level.
Colorado Virtual Library -- links to
Colorado libraries and other useful information
Colorado by the
Numbers -- an online statistical abstract of Colorado
Colorado Data Book
-- economic, population, employment, tax and other information from the Colorado
Office of Economic Development and Trade
Colorado Economic and
Demographic Information System -- detailed data by county, municipality, and
special districts
Economagic --
Colorado -- over 1,000 time series and different aggregation levels
USDA/ERS Agriculture Data
-- fact sheet emphasizing agriculture
Annual Skier Visits -- historical data from 1993 on from Colorado Ski
Country USA
Colorado Employment and Wage
Estimates -- wages by occupational categories for Colorado.
Also includes the number of people employed by occupation.
FDIC State Profile for Colorado -- quarterly report focusing on
employment and banking
Colorado Labor Market Information Home
Page -- labor market data, including occupational/industry forecasts.
Colorado Households
by Type and Income -- Households by region, type, age, tenure, and income
for the state and regions within. Includes a forecast year.
Denver Real Estate Trends -- Executive summary of trends from Grubb
& Ellis. Reports for
Office
or
Industrial markets.
The View - quarterly newsletter with
real estate info. from Frederick Ross Company. Click on Market Data and
then the View Newsletter. They also have data to purchase.
Local Market Reports -- Denver Real Estate -- select Denver and the type of
report you want. Reports updated quarterly.
Business and Development -- Denver real estate market reports for
apartments, office, retail and other commercial markets from Marcus & Millichap.
Must register to use.
New Economy
Index Colorado Ranking -- Progressive Policy Institute's scoring and
ranking of Colorado's new economy. 2002.
Science and
Technology Index -- The Milken Institute's state ranking of Colorado on
science and technology. You may have to register to view. 2004.
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Beige Book -- published 8 times per year,
contains comments on economic conditions for the Kansas City Federal Reserve
Bank, which includes Colorado.
Denver
Traffic Counts -- database of Denver city traffic counts for location
planning.
Denver Regional Council of Governments --
statistics and forecasts for the Denver metro region.
Crime in Colorado -- 2005
-- statewide crime statistics with many drill-downs to local areas.
Colorado Vital Statistics --
Colorado births, deaths, names, etc.
Statemaster-Colorado -- gateway to numerous statistics on Colorado
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Country Commercial Guides
-- prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year and contain information on the
business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate
as it affects U.S. business. Each CCG contains the same chapters, and an
appendix, which include topics such as marketing, trade regulations, investment
climate, and business travel.
USA Trade Market Research -- contains information organized by industry,
country, etc. Must register to use.
State Department
Country Reports -- 2001 -- intended to provide a single, comparative
analysis of the economic policies and trade practices of countries with which
the United States has significant economic or trade relationships. Some
economic data.
CIA World
Factbook -- profile of each country. They include introduction,
geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation,
military, and transnational issues.
Global Trends 2015: A Dialogue about the Future with Nongovernment Experts
-- CIA 2000 report with economic and other projections to 2015.
Global Trends -- synthesized trends and great links
to source data.
UN World Population Forecast to 2300 -- very, very long-range population
forecast. Some intermediate term projections included.
Foreign Trade Statistics
-- gateway to various trade statistics. U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Foreign Trade Product Data -- foreign trade by product and
country at various levels of aggregation. Based on SITC codes. Can
get monthly and annual data. U.S. Census Bureau
US International Trade Commission --
maintains harmonized tariff database. Also has some useful reviews,
including economic and technology. Investigates dumping. Very trade
focused. Use the
Commodity
Translation wizard to obtain tariff codes from NAICS codes.
Trade Stats Express -- get visual maps
and data on specific commodities traded by the U.S.
U.S. International Trade Administration --
Lots of trade info. Retrieve monthly data by 10-digit harmonized code with
easy drop-down navigation.
Country Studies --
presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social,
economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries
throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and
the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. For selected countries.
From the Library of Congress
OECD in
Figures -- 2002 -- economic and other data for 30 member
countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market
economy.
GlobalEdge-- excellent site for
global data. Serves as gateway to other resources. Great statistical
links
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. --
has a good international section with various comparisons. Download sections in PDF format.
Overseas Private
Investment Corporation -- has gateway to other resources for selected
countries
State
Department Quarterly Comparative Living Costs -- indexes of
living costs abroad, quarters allowances, hardship differentials, and danger
pay allowances. The statistics are computed by the Office of Allowances for
use in establishing allowances to compensate U.S. Government civilian
employees for costs and hardships related to assignments abroad. This
information is also used by many business firms and other private
organizations to assist in establishing private compensation systems. The
data are published in January, April, July, and October each year.
BLS Foreign Labor Statistics
-- various data on foreign labor markets.
Center for International Comparisons
-- population and economic data for many countries in downloadable Excel
spreadsheets. Easy to use, all data in one source
Infonation
-- allows you to view and compare statistical data for all UN member states.
You can select up to five countries for comparison from the menu.
NationMaster.com -- a massive
central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. Over
600 stats.
GeoHive -- the site dealing with
statistics on the human population and Earth in general. The main kind of data
you can find here is on the population of regions, countries, provinces and
cities. Next to that there are some statistics on economic factors like wealth,
infrastructure and more.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics -- global and internationally comparable
statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication
UN STATS --
provides selected series from 30 specialized international data sources for all
available countries and areas. Must subscribe. $100 for individuals.
Can demo system before subscribing.
UN Monthly Bulletin of Statistics
On-line -- presents current monthly economic statistics for most of the
countries and areas of the world. In addition, each month a different selection
of special tables is presented showing annual and/or quarterly data on a variety
of subjects illustrating important economic long-term trends and developments.
Link brings up demo. Must subscribe. $525 per year.
LABORSTRA -- workforce data for
various counties from the ILO division of the U.N.
The Economist Country Briefings
-- overview data, along with some forecasts
World Development
Indicators -- data query to the World Bank's World Development Indicators
database. Includes 54 time series indicators for 208 countries and 18
groups, spanning the latest 5 years available. You can choose several ways of
displaying the data: index, percentage change, and graphs, and can export the
result in standard formats. Definitions and sources are also available.
You can also subscribe to more data at
http://www.worldbank.org/data/dataquery.html.
International Telecommunication Union -- telecom and Internet data for
all countries
Development Clearinghouse --
129,000 publications, with 25,000 available for download. Can search by
topic and country. From US Agency for International Development
USDA Foreign Agriculture Service --
data, statistics, and market reports
Global Market View -- annual publication
compiled by CBRE Research which tracks the state of the global office,
industrial and retail real estate markets.
International Trade Centre -- import/export statistics by commodity and
country.
Japanese
External Trade Organization -- data about the Japanese market
Euromonitor -- consumer studies by country for sale.
Eurostats -- statistics agency of the European Union
Luxembourg
Income Study -- non-profit cooperative research project with a membership
that includes 30 countries on four continents: Europe, America, Asia and
Oceania. The LIS project began in 1983 under the joint sponsorship of the
government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Centre for Population,
Poverty and Policy Studies (CEPS). The project is mainly funded by the national
science and social science research foundations of its member countries.
Household expenditures and labor studies
Index
of Economic Freedom -- measures and ranks 161 countries across 10
specific freedoms, things like tax rates and property rights. View scores and
rankings for any country, along with detailed data and background analysis.
Economic Freedom of the World Index
-- ranks 130 countries on economic freedom from 71 participating institutes
Freedom in
the World -- classifies countries according to their freedom and provides
background data on them
Colorado Connection
Foreign Trade Statistics -- Colorado -- Exports from Colorado to each
country.
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Consensus Forecast -- Livingstone consensus economic forecast.
Conference
Board -- Conference Board economic forecast of prime indicators
Congressional Budget Office -- long-term
U.S. macroeconomic forecast
State
Occupational Projections -- 10-year projections by occupation by state.
You can compare overall state employment rates, and also by specific
occupations.
Aggregate Economy --
historical and forecast variables 10-years out that underpin the BLS
long-term occupational projections
InfoTech Trends -- various
industry and computer forecasts. Old forecasts available for free.
Can access current forecasts on a pay-per-use or subscription basis
U.S. Dept. of Energy
Forecasts -- these forecasts start with the overall economy and then get
into some detail on energy
Fair Model --
under the Forecast Memo, you can retrieve a U.S. economic forecast.
You can also change variables and see what the impact is on the predicted
outcome.
GlobalInsight -- private
consulting firm with some free information. Formerly DRI-WEFA
Council of Economic Advisers --
some forecasts, especially of policy proposals
Fannie Mae Economic Outlook -- monthly outlook, focused on housing and
interest rates, from Fannie Mae's chief economist.
Mortgage Bankers Association Economic Forecasts -- frequent U.S.
forecasts
FAA Aerospace Forecasts -- includes U.S. and global economic forecasts.
Specifics on aviation.
USDA Macroeconomic
Forecasts -- provides GDP and population forecasts for most countries, along
with detail agriculture forecasts.
The Financial Forecast Center -- uses
neural networks to produce free short-term forecasts and for purchase long-term
ones
Forecast Center -- a focal
point for forecasts from a wide range of sources — a resource and community
for understanding change. Many of the forecasts are dated.
World
Economic Outlook -- latest world economic forecast from the International
Monetary Fund. Gross domestic product, inflation rates, and more
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey -- quarterly outlook surveys for the
U.S., Canada, Mexico and many other countries
NAR:
Research: Economic and Housing Data -- forecast from the National
Association of Realtors. Some good overall numbers and housing details.
Consensus Construction Forecast
-- Twice a year, American Institute of Architects Chief Economist Kermit Baker
assembles a panel to provide a consensus forecast of nonresidential construction
activity over the upcoming six months. Additionally, each panel member provides
their own forecast.
Annual Construction Forecast
-- CIT provides an annual construction industry forecast. Highlights are
in the press section. You must contact them to obtain a complete version.
Wachovia
Corporate & Institutional - Monthly Economic Forecast -- provided by
Wachovia Bank.
State Street Economic Perspectives -- quarterly forecasts and more frequent
commentarty
TD Economics - Forecasts
-- U.S. and Canadian economic forecasts.
NABE Surveys -- Highlights of
consensus forecast of National Association of Business Economists
Lombard Street Research --
British economics firm that allows free trial.
2005 Grubb & Ellis Real Estate Forecast -- 2005 forecasts for various
different real estate markets. Forecasts of office, industrial, and other
types of real estate
Jones Lang LaSalle
Research
-- real estate reports for selected cities around the world. Includes
long-range forecasts.
The Economist Country Briefings
-- overview data, along with some forecasts
LongrangeWeather.com
-- summary long-range weather forecasts
Colorado Connection
Colorado Economy -- Colorado
economic data and forecast by noted economist Tucker Hart Adams and The Adams
Group.
Focus
Colorado -- quarterly report on Colorado's economy for the Colorado
General Assembly. While oriented towards the state's revenue
projections, includes relevant data on Colorado's economy and forecasts.
Colorado Occupational
Projections -- 10 year employment projections by occupation. State
and metro details.
Colorado
Population Projections -- forecasts in 5-year increments for the state and
counties by the state demographer
Colorado Business Economic Outlook -- annually provides a focus on the
changing structure of the state's economy and forecasts employment and major
economic indicators for the coming year.
Denver Regional Council of Governments --
statistics and forecasts for the Denver metro region.
Community Economic and
Demographic Studies -- Metro Denver forecast for 2007 and additional
information from Development Research Partners
Northern Colorado Economic Forecast -- forecast from Colorado State
University and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corp.
Grubb &
Ellis Real Estate Forecast -- click on Colorado for Denver and Colorado
Springs forecasts. Forecasts are available by
various types of real estate.
Marcus & Millichap
Reports -- some economic data and real estate reports for apartments,
offices, and retail.
CB Richard Ellis Local Real Estate Report -- click on Denver to see
what real estate reports are available. Generally have office, industrial,
and retail market data and forecast
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