Economics

Economic Decision Making

1.  “Economic Research.” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), fred.stlouisfed.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers a wealth of economic data and research, including data on incentives and their impacts on economic decisions.

2. “Incentives Matter.” Library of Economics and Liberty, The (EconLib), www.econlib.org/library/Enc/IncentivesMatter.html. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Explores the concept of incentives in economics and how they influence behavior and decision-making.

3. “National Income and Product Accounts.” U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), www.bea.gov/data. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on national income and production, useful for understanding economic decision-making at a macro level.

4. “Teaching the Economic Way of Thinking.” Council for Economic Education, www.econedlink.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers resources and lesson plans to help students understand economic principles, including decision-making and cost-benefit analysis.

5. “Understanding Marginal Cost and Marginal Benefit.” Investopedia, www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marginalcost.asp. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.    

Provides definitions and explanations of marginal cost and marginal benefit, with examples of their application.

 Exchange and Markets

1. “Competition and Consumer Protection Data.” Federal Trade Commission (FTC), www.ftc.gov/policy/reports. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers reports and data on market competition, consumer protection, and the impact of government policies.

2.  “Doing Business.” World Bank, www.doingbusiness.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data and analysis on business regulations and their impact on market efficiency and competition.

3. “Economic Census.” U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census.html. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides detailed data on the structure and performance of the U.S. economy, including market competition and government intervention.

4. “State of Working America Data Library, The.” Economic Policy Institute (EPI), www.epi.org/data/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data on employment, wages, and other economic indicators that influence market behavior and competition.

5. “World Economic Outlook Databases.” International Monetary Fund (IMF), www.imf.org/en/Publications/SPROLLs/world-economic-outlook-databases. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and analysis on global economic trends, including market dynamics and competition.

The National Economy (USA)

1. “Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rates.” U.S. Department of the Treasury (U.S. Treasury), www.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/interest-rates/Pages/TextView.aspx?data=yield. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on Treasury yield curves, which are important for understanding interest rates and the economy.

2. “Economic Indicators and Releases.” National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), www.nber.org/data. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides access to a wide range of economic data and research, including indicators that impact the national economy.

3. “Economic News Releases.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov/bls/news-release/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers up-to-date economic data on employment, wages, and other key indicators.

4.  “Indicators and Data.” Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed), www.newyorkfed.org/research/data_indicators/index.html. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on economic indicators such as GDP, inflation, and employment, useful for analyzing the national economy.

5. “Leading Economic Index.” The Conference Board, www.conference-board.org/data/bcicountry.cfm?cid=1. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data on leading economic indicators, which help predict future economic conditions.

 The Global Economy

1. “Economic Outlook.” Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides economic analysis and forecasts for OECD member countries and the global economy.

2. “International Trade and Market Access Data.” World Trade Organization (WTO), www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on international trade and market access, important for understanding global economic dynamics.

3. “Trade Map.” International Trade Centre (ITC), www.trademap.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides trade statistics and market access information for international trade analysis.

4. “UNCTADstat.” United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), unctadstat.unctad.org/EN/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and analysis on global trade, investment, and development.

5. “World Development Indicators.” World Bank, datatopics.worldbank.org/world-development-indicators/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers comprehensive data on global economic indicators and development trends.

Additional Sources

1. “Climate Change in the American Mind.” Program on Climate Change Communication: Yale University, climatecommunication.yale.edu/about/projects/climate-change-in-the-american-mind/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides survey data on American public opinion about climate change and its impacts.

2. “Climate Change.” International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), www.iied.org/climate-change. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides research and data on the impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation and mitigation.

3. “Climate Watch.” World Resources Institute (WRI), www.climatewatchdata.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on greenhouse gas emissions, climate policies, and how different regions are affected by and responding to climate change.

4. “Corruption Perceptions Index.” Transparency International, www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2021/index/nzl. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on the perceived levels of public sector corruption in countries around the world.

5. “Disaster Risk Reduction.” United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, www.undrr.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data and analysis on global disaster risks and resilience strategies.

6. “Economic Indicators.” National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), www.insee.fr/en/statistiques. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides economic data and statistics for France.

7. “FAOSTAT.” Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), www.fao.org/faostat/en/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. - Provides data on agriculture, food production, and food security globally. - “Data.” Gapminder. www.gapminder.org/data/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data and visualizations on global development indicators.

8. “Global Carbon Budget.” Global Carbon Project, www.globalcarbonproject.org/carbonbudget/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data and analysis on global carbon emissions and their impact on climate change.

9. “Global Corruption Barometer.” Transparency International, www.transparency.org/en/gcb/global. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides data on public opinion about corruption in different countries.

10. “Global Economic Data, Indicators, Charts & Forecasts.” Global Economy, www.theglobaleconomy.com/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data and analysis on global economic trends and indicators.

11. “Global Economic Data.” Trading Economics, tradingeconomics.com/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides economic data, forecasts, and news for over 196 countries.

12. “Global Health Observatory Data Repository.” World Health Organization (WHO), apps.who.int/gho/data/node.home. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on global health indicators and trends.

13. “Global Hunger Index.” International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), www.globalhungerindex.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data and analysis on global hunger and malnutrition trends.

14. “Global Inequality Data.” World Inequality Database (WID), wid.world/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides data and research on global income and wealth inequality.

15. “Global Land Cover Facility.” University of Maryland, www.glcf.umd.edu/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides satellite data on global land cover and land use changes.

16. “ILOSTAT.” International Labour Organization (ILO), ilostat.ilo.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides data on labor markets and employment trends worldwide.

17. “Index of Economic Freedom.” The Heritage Foundation, www.heritage.org/index/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides analysis and data on economic freedom and its impact on global economic performance.

18. “International Data Base.” U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov/data-tools/demo/idb/#/country?YR_ANIM=2022. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides demographic data for countries around the world, including population size, growth rates, and age distribution.

19. “International Energy Statistics.” U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), www.eia.gov/international/data/world. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides data on international energy production, consumption, and trade.

20. Our World in Data, ourworldindata.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data and research on global issues, including poverty, health, and climate change.

21. “Polity Project.” Center for Systemic Peace (CSP), www.systemicpeace.org/polityproject.html. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on political regimes and transitions, and their impact on stability and conflict.

22. “Poverty and Inequality Platform.” World Bank, www.povertydata.worldbank.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides data and analysis on global poverty and inequality trends.

23.  “Resources for Economists on the Internet.” American Economic Association (AEA), www.aeaweb.org/rfe/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides a collection of links to data sources, economic research, and teaching resources.

24. “Statistics Data Portal.” United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), stat.unido.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on industrial development and economic performance globally.

25. “The Global Risks Report 2021.” World Economic Forum (WEF), www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-risks-report-2021. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers analysis of global risks, including environmental, geopolitical, and technological risks.

26. “World Energy Outlook.” International Energy Agency (IEA), www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2021. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers analysis and projections of global energy trends and policies.

27. “World Population Dashboard.” United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), ww.unfpa.org/data/world-population-dashboard. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on global population trends, including fertility rates, migration, and age demographics.

28. “World Statistics, Country Comparisons.” NationMaster, www.nationmaster.com/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers statistical data on various economic and social indicators for countries around the world.

29. “World Trade Statistical Review.” World Trade Organization (WTO), www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/wts2021_e/wts2021_e.pdf. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides comprehensive data and analysis on global trade patterns and trends.

Economic Indicators and data (secondary data)

1. Conference Board, The, www.conference-board.org/data/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.     

Offers economic indicators and data on consumer confidence, employment trends, and leading economic indexes.

2. “Data and Analytics.” World Economic Forum (WEF), www.weforum.org/data-and-analytics/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data and insights on global economic trends and issues.

3. “Data and Tools.” National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), www.nber.org/data. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers a wide range of economic research data and tools for analysis.

4. “Data Products.” Economic Research Service: U.S. Department of Agriculture, www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on agriculture, food, the environment, and rural economies.

5. “Data Tools.” National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): U.S. Department of Education, nces.ed.gov/datatools/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.   

Provides data on education and its impact on the economy.

6. EconData, www.econdata.net/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers access to various economic time series data from multiple sources.

7. “Economic Calendar.” Bloomberg, www.bloomberg.com/markets/economic-calendar. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.   

Offers a calendar of upcoming economic events and data releases.

8. “Economic Indicators.” U.S. Census Bureau: U.S. Department of Commerce, www.census.gov/economic-indicators/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers a variety of economic indicators, including data on manufacturing, retail, and international trade.

9. Economic Policy Institute (EPI), www.epi.org/data/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers economic research and data on labor markets, wages, and inequality.

10. “Economic Research and Data.” Federal Reserve Board, www.federalreserve.gov/econresdata/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides economic research, data, and analysis from the U.S. central banking system.

11. “Economy.” Office for National Statistics (ONS), www.ons.gov.uk/economy. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.  

Provides economic data and analysis for the United Kingdom.

12. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), fred.stlouisfed.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

A comprehensive database of economic data, including thousands of time series from various sources.

13. Gapminder, www.gapminder.org/data/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.  

Provides data and visualizations on global development indicators.  

14. “Global Economic Data.” CEIC Data, www.ceicdata.com/en. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024  

Provides comprehensive macroeconomic data and insights from around the world.

15. International Monetary Fund (IMF), www.imf.org/en/Data. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides international financial statistics and economic data from member countries.

16. NationMaster, www.nationmaster.com/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.  

Offers statistical data on various economic and social indicators for countries around the world.

17. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCD), data.oecd.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides economic, social, and environmental statistics from OECD member countries.

18. Pew Research Center, www.pewresearch.org/data/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.   

Provides data on social and economic trends in the U.S. and around the world.

19. Statista, www.statista.com/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides statistical data and market research across various sectors.

20. “Statistics Explained.” Eurostat: European Commission, ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides statistical data on the economy, environment, and society within the European Union.

21. “Statistics.” World Trade Organization (WTO), www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides data on global trade flows and economic indicators related to international trade.

22. Trading Economics, tradingeconomics.com/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers economic data, forecasts, and news for over 196 countries.

23. Trading Economics, tradingeconomics.com/indicators. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.  

Offers economic indicators and statistics from around the world.

24. “U.S. Economy at a Glance.” Bureau of Economic Analysis: U.S. Department of Commerce, www.bea.gov/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides comprehensive U.S. economic data, including GDP, personal income, and corporate profits.

25. United Nations Statistics Division, data.un.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Provides access to a wide range of global economic, social, and environmental data.

26. World Bank, The, data.worldbank.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers global development data, including economic indicators and demographic statistics.

27. “World Factbook, The.” Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers economic, demographic, and political data for countries around the world.