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Less inflation. Higher levels of employment. Steady, sustainable economic growth. Near elimination of the once-huge federal budget deficit. The 1997 Edition of Business Statistics provides not only the data tables that document these recent developments in U.S. economic performance, but an analysis of how these favorable trends came to pass. Packed with charts and tables that put recent economic performance into historical perspective, this award-winning volume delivers the background information you need to make your own judgments about the economic future. Industries covered include: -- Construction and housing-- Mining, oil, and gas-- Manufacturing-- Transportation and utilities-- Retail and wholesale trade-- Government-- ServicesBusiness Statistics provides a full statistical picture of the U.S. economy, with data on employment, prices, gross domestic product, consumer income and spending, industrial production, money and financial markets, foreign trade, andmuch more.In addition to the national data and the industry-by-industry presentations, you'll find data for each state covering trends in population, employment, and total and per capita personal income.This year's edition discusses what the government is doing to improve its Consumer Price Index, and statistical agencies' plans for implementing the new North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -- two of the hottest statistical topics around. The volume's extensive background notes now include complete Internet addresses for each major source agency.Kufe, Donald W. is the author of 'Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine', published 2003 under ISBN 9781550092134 and ISBN 1550092138.
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