A one volume compendium of selected historical figures gathered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes data on population, employment and unemployment, hours and earnings, employee benefits, consumer prices, living conditions, and selected data from the consumer expenditure survey. Statistical Abstract of the United States . Probably the most important statistical reference book, this serves as the primary source for social, political, and economic data collected by the federal government. Source notes at the foot of each table serve as links to additional statistical publications.
Emphasis is on U.S. data but some information on states and foreign countries is included.
Survey of Current Business . Shelved by title. The most important sources for current U.S. business statistics, this includes virtually every important business indicator gathered by the U.S. government. Highlights include general business indicators, domestic trade, employment and earnings, commodity prices, finance, and international trade. The Survey is now available online as part of Yale's subscription to Stat-USA .