Industry Research Using the Economic Census - How to Find It, How to Use It

Many business researchers, from novice to expert, have been amazed to find that the answers to their questions could be found in the Economic Censuses provided by the U.S. government. Until now, there have been no comprehensive guides to this valuable resource. Industry Research Using the Economic Census explains Census concepts, methods, terminology, and data sources in an understandable manner, and assists Census users in locating needed Census data. Designed as a working handbook, it does not duplicate the data from the census, but introduces users to the features, uses, and formats of the data. This guidebook also discusses the important changes that the 1997 and 2002 Economic Censuses introduced from previous versions. Librarians, businesspeople, researchers, faculty, and students will find this guide valuable for mining the riches found in the Economic Censuses.

Summary

Industry Research Using the Economic Census explains Census concepts, methods, terminology, and data sources in an understandable manner, and assists Census users in locating needed Census data.

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer C. Boettcher, Jennifer C./ Gaines Boettcher, Leonard M. Gaines
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.08.2004
• EAN: 9781573563512
• ISBN: 978-1-57356-351-2
• No. of pages: 305
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 279 mm x 25 mm
• Series: How to Find It, How to Use It; How to Find It, How to Use It
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries