Economy and Trade

• Bureau of Economic Analysis
  (Department of Commerce)
• U.S. International Trade Commission
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Economic Research Service
  (Department of Agriculture)

Economic Statistics

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
  (Department of Labor)
• Consumer Price Index
  (Department of Labor)
• Producer Price Index
  (Department of Labor)
• National Agricultural Statistics Service
  (Department of Agriculture)
• Tradestats Express
  (Depatment Of Commerce)

Government Documents

• Outline of the U.S. Economy
  The U.S. economy of the 21st century little resembles that of the 18th century, but acceptance of change and embrace of competition remain unchanged.)
• USA Economy in Brief (pdf - 3.75MB)
  This mini-publication discusses the factors that make the U.S. economy the world's most productive, competitive, and influential. It focuses on workers and productivity, small and large business, the service economy, goods and services, the role of government, and the concept of "creative destruction," the process where jobs, companies, entire industries come and go because of their success or failure in the marketplace. USA Economy in Brief includes colorful charts to illustrate, for instance, U.S. annual exports and imports and the U.S. trade deficit.
• Economic Report of the President
• Budget of the United States Government
• Economic Indicators
• Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve Distric- The Beige Book
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

FOCUS ON: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (pdf - 2.67MB)
(Department of State)
Essays by government, academic, and industry experts introduce intellectual property rights issues and key concepts -- patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and new forms of IP. Articles also explain why countries need effective intellectual property systems, and what governments in each region are doing to enforce IPR. Includes a glossary of IP terms, a list of print and Internet IP resources, and a separate resource list for children and young adults.

PRINCIPLES OF ENTERPRENEURSHIP
(Department of State)
Economists and business people differ in their definitions of entrepreneurship. Most, however, agree that entrepreneurship is vital for stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities in all societies. This is particularly true in the developing world, where successful small businesses are the primary engines of job creation and poverty reduction. This page introduces the first eight of what eventually will be a series of 21 one-page primers on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. It discusses the essentials for building and running a business from the planning stages to marketing a product.

Finance Websites

• New York Stock Exchange
• NASDAQ