Library Class and Subject Guides: MBA 695 (Spring 2023): Industry Information &amp; Analyses

Public Services/College of Business Liaison Librarian

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507-389-2255
Memorial Library, ML 3070

Subjects: Accounting & Business Law, Business, Finance, International Business, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Databases

To find information on an industry, start by consulting the following databases.

Passport This link opens in a new window
Provides macroeconomic statistics, market size data & lifestyle trends on a global basis, as well as one million statistics for 205 countries, volume & value market size data for more than 330 consumer products in 52 countries, and 205 Euromonitor country profiles.

Industry Insights from Consulting Firms

Access the latest insights and reports from leading consulting firms. Sign up to receive their free newsletters and social media content.

Business Statistics

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Various statistics and reports on labor related topics such as business cost, salary and wages, employee benefits, and occupational outlook and projections.
Bureau of Labor Statistics--Industries at a Glance
Bureau of Labor Statistics--Wage Data by Area & Occupation
Economic Report of the President (U.S.)
Access the annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors that provides an overview of "the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices."
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)

IMF eLibrary (International Financial Statistics) This link opens in a new window
IFS contains country data for most Fund members and can include a country's exchange rates, fund position, international liquidity, monetary statistics, interest rates, prices, production, labor, international transactions, government accounts, national accounts, and population.
If individual users wish to save searches, results, download data or set alerts, they will need to set up a "personal" account. Any user can do this on their own by clicking the 'Register' option on the data site and following the instructions.

Kauffman Indicators of Entrepreneurship
Minnesota Employment and Economic Development--Data for Businesses
Access occupational employment statistics, cost of living, current economic highlights, etc. for the state.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)
Access forecasts of state revenues and expenditures compiled each year in November and February.
U.S. Census Bureau
Access the search platform for the U.S. Census Bureau data.
U.S. Census Bureau--Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs
U.S. Census Bureau--Business and Economy
U.S. Census Bureau--Business Dynamics Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau--Business Formation Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau--County Business Patterns (CBP)
Annual economic data at the county level for industry.
U.S. Census Bureau--Economic Census
Conducted every five years on the years ending with a "2" or "7," the survey collects information on all types of industries: retail, wholesale, service, mineral, construction, transportation, etc.
U.S. Census Bureau--Economic Surveys
Business and industry economic statistics by geographic location.
U.S. Census Bureau--Monthly Retail Trade
U.S. Census Bureau--Statistics of U.S. Businesses
Access national- and state-level data on number of businesses and employees that is broken down by industry.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis--Survey of Current Business
Access "timely, relevant and accurate statistics on the U.S. economy."
U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy
Access statistics and research on small businesses.