Business Management

Harvard Business School guide to reading a balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and annual report.

The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.

The Beige Book is produced by the Federal Reserve Bank and gives a descriptive overview of current and future economic conditions for each of the 12 geographic areas served by a Federal Reserve Bank, including Boston. It is published 8 times each year.

County Business Patterns (CBP) is an annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry. Businesses use the data for analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, setting sales quotas, and developing budgets. Government agencies use the data for administration and planning.

Federal web site providing current and historical macroeconomic statistics, including GDP, unemployment, housing starts, and CPI.

Assessments of the Massachusetts economy through reports, commentary, and analysis. from the Donohue Center, UMass Amherst.

Summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.

"The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner." -- website

Includes numbers on unemployment, inflation, hourly wages, productivity and more.

Monthly and quarterly national statistics for selected sectors. Also, includes historic data.

"...collects, analyses, and reports on housing production, marketing, affordability, foreclosures, and trends throughout the United States on a quarterly basis. Each issue features a summary piece that elucidates what the statistical trends indicate. You will find national, regional, and historical data as well as housing market profiles on ten different housing markets." -- website