Economics and Statistics Resources
Whether or not you concentrate your MBA studies in economics, a thorough understanding of economic principles is vital to anyone who wants to pursue an upper-level career in the business world. From the tried-and-true principles of supply and demand to an in-depth understanding of the present economy and its effect on consumer buying habits and investor behavior, economics is a major driver in how successful a business or corporation is. Business professionals and those pursuing MBA degrees would do well to keep abreast of what's affecting the economy and to read up on the most recent economic research being published. Instead of relying on hearsay, rely on authoritative information gleaned from reputable governmental and institutional websites that publish the work of experienced economists. The current state of the economy should always be a factor when making major business decisions.
This is a guide by Online MBA.
The economy — it plays an essential role in the lives of every human being, but its ins and outs can often be difficult to understand. In this day and age, however, information on the economy is easier than ever to obtain via the Internet. There are hundreds of excellent websites with information on the economy, especially as it pertains to the United States. These sites offer a ton of information on the U.S. Federal Reserve System, the world economy, current economic research, and much more.
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank Maps
- About the Fed — On this page from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, users will find a map of the Federal Reserve System.
- Federal Reserve Banks — The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland provides this map of the Federal Reserve System along with links to the other eleven districts.
- Federal Reserve Districts — Here is a map of the Federal Reserve System with links to the other districts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
- Federal Reserve Jobs — This site for finding Federal Reserve Jobs also offers a map of the entire system.
- The Federal Reserve System — This site provides a map of the Federal Reserve System and other information about United States currency.
- Federal Reserve System Online — This page provides a basic map of the Federal Reserve banking system and also includes links to several pages of information on the Federal Reserve.
- Twelve Districts of the Federal Reserve System — The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta hosts this map of the Federal Reserve System.
Journals and Scholarly Publications
- Economic Analysis and Policy — Free access to every article from this journal published by the Economic Society of Australia is available on this page.
- Economica — This international journal publishes research from every branch of economics.
- Economics E-Journal — An online journal of economics with many contributors is the main feature of this site.
- Ideas — The University of Connecticut hosts this online repository of scholarly articles and other publications on economics.
- Journal of Institutional Economics — Cambridge publishes this journal, and there are several free articles available online here.
- Journal of Labor Economics — Here are free articles from a journal published by the University of Chicago.
- The Open Economics Journal — This is another online journal related to economics, and Bentham Science publishes it.
Organizations
Statistics (U.S.)
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — This page gives visitors the ability to find all sorts of economic information on the United States, including gross domestic product, corporate profits, and much more.
- Economic Report of the President — Users can read an annual report on the economy given to the president of the United States on this site.
- FedStats — Persons looking for quick statistics about the United States from more than 100 government agencies will be well served if they visit this page.
- Regional Economic Conditions — Here is a page that will provide users with statistics and information on economic conditions in every U.S. state from the FDIC.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — On this page, users have access to all manner of U.S. economic statistics related to the labor market.
- U.S. Economic Indicators — The twelve most important indicators of the U.S. economy can be found on this site.
- USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System — Access to a ton of information on the economy from the USDA is available here.
Working Papers