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Finding Information on the Web
Students often turn to Google or some other popular search engine to begin their academic research. Although there is great information to be found on the free web, the quality of that information can often be suspect. This page outlines some of the better sources of information on the web. Like any information you find, information on these websites should still be evaluated. Visit this page to learn more about using the CRAAP method to evaluate information.
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US Business Research
- Bureau of Economic AnalysisBEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Economy at a GlanceThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) produces Economy at a Glance pages at the national, regional, state, and metropolitan area levels. The data displayed in these pages are assembled from different surveys and programs conducted by BLS. The Economy at a Glance pages are refreshed with current data every time any of the source programs releases new statistics. This typically occurs 7-9 times per month.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook HandbookThis is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!
- BusinessUSABusinessUSA is a centralized, one-stop platform to make it easier than ever for businesses to access services to help them grow and hire.
- Census Bureau Economic StatisticsStatistics for U.S., states, metro areas, counties, and cities.
- Economic and Statistics AdministrationESA provides timely economic analysis, disseminates national economic indicators, and oversees the U.S. Census Bureau (Census) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
- Economic Policy InstituteThe Economic Policy Institute (EPI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in economic policy discussions.
- EDGAR (from the US Securities and Exchange Commission)All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free. Here you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR and instructions for searching the EDGAR database.
- Federal Reserve Economic Research and DataEconomists at the Federal Reserve Board conduct innovative research on a broad range of topics in economics and finance. In addition to presenting their research to policymakers, Board economists share their research at academic conferences and publish it in peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly outlets.
- Google FinanceThe service features business and enterprise headlines for many corporations including their financial decisions and major news events.
- Social Science Research NetworkSocial Science Research Network (SSRN) is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of social science research and is composed of a number of specialized research networks in each of the social sciences.
- The World Bank Data IndicatorsThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
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International Business Research
- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International AffairsSince our founding by Andrew Carnegie a century ago, we have been one of the world's top creators of nonpartisan educational resources on international ethics used by professionals, journalists, educators, students, and the greater public.
- CIA World FactbookThe Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
- Export.govExport.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.
- globalEDGEFunded in part by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI B grant, globalEDGE delivers a comprehensive research tool for academics, students and businesspeople.
- Google FinanceThe service features business and enterprise headlines for many corporations including their financial decisions and major news events.
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentOECD uses its wealth of information on a broad range of topics to help governments foster prosperity and fight poverty through economic growth and financial stability. We help ensure the environmental implications of economic and social development are taken into account.
- Social Science Research NetworkSocial Science Research Network (SSRN) is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of social science research and is composed of a number of specialized research networks in each of the social sciences.
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Business News
- Business InsiderBusiness Insider is a fast-growing business site with deep financial, media, tech, and other industry verticals.
- DailyFinanceAt DailyFinance, we’re here to help you start the conversation to make smarter decisions about your money.
- ForbesForbes is a leader in news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles.
- MarketWatchMarketWatch is a leading innovator in business news, personal finance information, real-time commentary and investment tools and data, with dedicated journalists generating hundreds of headlines, stories, videos and market briefs a day from 10 bureaus in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
- ReutersThomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization.