Resources for Key Economic Indicators (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised July 8, 2019 |
| Report Number |
R43295 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Jennifer Teefy and Julie Jennings, Information Research Specialist |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
An understanding of economic indicators and their significance is seen as essential to the formulation of economic policies. These indicators, or statistics, provide snapshots of an economy's health as well as starting points for economic analysis. This report contains a list of selected authoritative U.S. government sources of economic indicators, such as gross domestic product (GDP), income, inflation, and labor force (including employment and unemployment) statistics.
Additional content includes related resources, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and links to external glossaries.
