The manner in which these things are chosen depends on the nature of the economic system. The sources on this guide are a sample of available print and online resources suitable for study of such topics. They include books at Rod Library, online sources to which Rod Library subscribes, and other Web sources which at this time are free or partially free. The sources in this section provide more specialized definitions and discussions than those found in general language dictionaries and encyclopedias. Other types of economics reference sources, such as directories of economists, are located in the Rod Library Reference Collection in the HA - HC area.
Articles define terms, provide overview, discuss applications and context, and include bibliography.
The titles in this section list, explain, and interpret economic indicators. Primer that explains major economic indicators and how to interpret them. Explains more than 70 measures of U.S. economy. Entries for each indicator provide definitions, state where and when figures are available in print and on the Web, summarize methodology used to gather the data, and discuss recent trends. Resources for Economists on the Internet Best guide to economics sources on the Internet.