Google ScholarThis link opens in a new windowUse this link to show PennWest full text in your Google Scholar results.
CNN BusinessCNN Business - business, financial, and personal finance news.
Economic Policy Institute"The Institute stresses real world analysis and a concern for the living standards of working people." The site offers a number of useful resources for economic information.
Google FinanceFinancial information covering stocks, bonds, money markets, financial news, company information, and more.
Google PatentsWith Google Patents, you can search the full-text of U.S. patents issued since 1790. Ironically, this search works better than searching the U.S. Patent Office itself!
Library of Economics and LibertyDedicated to advancing the study of economics, markets, and liberty, this site provides: articles, podcasts, and free, full-text books on economic theory, practice, history, political theory and philosophy. From the Liberty Fund.
UDEMY CoursesFree online courses from UDEMY. This link is for their Management courses, but courses are offered in many other business-related disciplines.
Yahoo! FinanceInvesting, Personal Finance, stock values, business news, currency rates, and other financial information.
Useful Websites: Company Info
EDGAR Filings & DisclosuresThis link opens in a new windowFull coverage of EDGAR forms electronically filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission from 1996 to present. (Westlaw)
EDGAR (SEC) DatabaseAll 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.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)NAICS is the standard system used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. Use this site to identify NAICS codes.
ThomasNet.comA major source of industrial product information for North American manufacturing companies. Use it to locate companies that manufacture specific products.
Useful Websites: Statistics Info
Atlas of Rural and Small-Town AmericaThe Atlas provides over 60 socioeconomic indicators down to the county level, including demographic, economic, and agricultural information. In addition to the visual maps, you can download data in spreadsheet format.
Bureau of Economic AnalysisThe Bureau of Economic Analysis provides a wide range of economic information under the headings: National, Industry, International, and Regional (state and local); plus access to the monthly journal Survey of Current Business.
Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision making.
Center for Workforce Information & Analysis (CWIA)Find work statistics for Pennsylvania's job seekers, employers, education and training providers, counselors, news media, and workforce professionals. From the Dept. of Labor & Industry for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Consumer Price Index (BLS)Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on changes in the prices paid by consumers for representative goods and services. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Use CPI Average Price Data to find historic prices for a number of commodities, including bread, gas, utilities, etc.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)FRED is a database of thousands of U.S. economic time series, covering banking, finance, CPI, GDP, etc. You can download data in Microsoft Excel and text formats and view charts of data series.
Measuring WorthExplores alternative ways to compare and measure the relative worth of things with comparisons, graphs, and data sets. Very useful!
Useful Websites: Labor Info
Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision making.
Center for Workforce Information & Analysis (CWIA)Find work statistics for Pennsylvania's job seekers, employers, education and training providers, counselors, news media, and workforce professionals. From the Dept. of Labor & Industry for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Occupational Outlook HandbookRevised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. From the U.S. Department of Labor.