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This guide is intended for MCLA students who are conducting research in economics and who wish to learn more about the resources that are available through the library. This guide has resources specific to economics. You may also find our guide on business research helpful.
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Websites - National and International Economic Organizations
- Federal ReserveEstablished in 1913 in response to financial panics, The Federal Reserve is the central banking system of the United States. The monetary policy of the federal reserve is guided by three main objectives: Maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.
- The Bureau of Economic AnalysisThe Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides important economic statistics including the gross domestic product of the United States.
- The Bureau of Labor StatisticsA unit of the Department of Labor, The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the U.S. government in the field of labor economics and statistics.
- Department of CommerceThe United States Department of Commerce (DOC) is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth.
- International Monetary FundCreated in 1945 at the end of WWII, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization whose stated goals are to foster international monetary cooperation, facilitate international trade, and secure financial stability.
- The World BankThe World Bank is a United Nations international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs.
Websites - Independent Associations and Organizations
- National Bureau of Economic ResearchFounded in 1920, the National Bureau of Economic Research is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works.
- American Economic AssociationOrganized in 1885, The American Economic Association is dedicated to the encouragement of economic research, freedom on economic discussion, and the issuance of publications on economic subjects.
- World Economics AssociationFounded in 2011, The World Economic Association is a professional international organization of economists that seeks to increase the relevance, breadth and depth of economic thought.
- International Economic Development CouncilThe International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the world's largest membership organization serving the economic development profession.