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Economics: Reference

Economic Concepts

  • Secrets of Economic Indicators
    Main Ref HB3730.B38 2005
    A look at individual domestic and international indicators: what are they, where they are found, why they are important, and how they are computed.
  • Revolution in United States Government Statistics, 1926-1976
    Govt Doc C 1.2:St 2/10/926-76
    A review of the history of selected important developments in Federal statistics from 1926-1976. Good source for understanding the background and uses of national economic indicators, such as National Income and Product Accounts
  • Finding & Using Economic Information
    Main Ref HC106 .J63 1993
    Don't understand the consumer price index? Want to know more about the Big Mac Index of International Prices? This book is an especially good guide to understanding economic concepts and indicators, finding out who produces them, and how they are used.
  • Encyclopedia of American Economic History
    Main Ref HC103.E52 1980
    Excellent historical source.