ECO/WGS 244 : Women in the Economy

Interpretative Resources

State of Working America

HD 8051 .S73 with the latest edition in the Reference Room.
Published by the Economic Policy Institute, this annual overview of the employment vistas in the United States is useful for narrative comments on trends and also tables, charts, etc. supporting same.

Work in America

Ref. HD 8066 .W637 2003
Useful for overviews of topics related to the workplace in the United States. Heavily indexed and contains bibliographic references.

Women and Equality in the Workplace

Ref. HD 6095 .G48 2003
A concise handbook containing thematic overviews of various aspects of working women in the United States as well as a directory of organizations, a glossary and bibliographies.

Statistical Resources

National

Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://www.bls.gov/
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Its website contains data which is relevant to current social and economic issues and is designed to reflect the rapidly changing economic conditions of today. Care is exercised in regard to both the accuracy and impartiality of subject matter and presentation.

Census Bureau

http://www.census.gov/
Serving as the leading source of credible data about the nation's people and economy, the Census Bureau provides highly detailed data sets across a broad range of socioeconomic parameters.

FedStats

http://www.fedstats.gov/
A "gateway" providing access to statistical data from over 100 agencies of the Federal Government, FedStats contains links to official statistical information available to the public.

Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics

Ref. HD 8064 .H38 2006 (LOCATED AT RESERVE DESK for Fall, 2006 semester.)
Now in its 9th edition, this resource provides statistical data on a variety of observable data sets in the field of employment and consumer behavior.

Historical Statistics of the United States

Ref. HA 202 .H57 2006
The 4th edition (previously published in 1949, 1960, and 1975) provides similar historical data sets as contained within the Statistical Abstract of the United States.

Statistical Abstract of the United States

HA 202 .U8 with the latest edition at the ASK ME desk and also online at http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
Available online from 1878 to date, this resource is considered to be the standard compilation of summary data on social, political, and economic characteristics of the United States.

Women in the Labor Force: A Databook

http://www.bls.gov/
"This report presents historical and current labor force earnings data for [both] women and men from the Current Population Survey (CPS.)" The CPS is a monthly survey of 60,000 households across the United States.

State

Pennsylvania Abstract

Ref. HA 607 .P4 2005
Also published by the Pennsylvania Data Center, this resource provides detailed statewide data for over 200 social, political and economic measurements.

Pennsylvania County Data Book

Ref. HA 607 .L36 2005 (The Lancaster County edition is located at the Ask Me Desk)
Published by the Pennsylvania Data Center these data books provide a wealth of statistical information that is hard to come by elsewhere. The Library has the latest editions for Allegheny, Berks, Chester, Dauphin (Harrisburg), Lebanon, Philadelphia, York, and, of course, Lancaster counties.

Local

American Community Survey

Garners certain data sets taken from the "long form" decennial census of 2000 and then updated annually. Select from the menu of tables, profiles, and maps, and choose the desired geography level.

County and City Extra

Ref. HA 203 .C68 2005
Provides annually updated statistical information for state, county, metropolitan areas, congressional districts and cities with a population greater than 25,000.

Pennsylvania County Data Book

Ask Me Desk HA 607 .L36 2005
Also published by the Pennsylvania Data Center these data books provide a wealth of statistical information that is hard to come by elsewhere. The Library has the latest editions for Allegheny, Berks, Chester, Dauphin (Harrisburg), Lebanon, Philadelphia, York, and, of course, Lancaster counties.

State and County QuickFacts

As its name implies, a "fast route" to recent data collected by the U.S> Census Bureau at both the state and local level. Covers cities with populations greater than 25,000 .

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