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Economics

Under the direction of chief economist Bart van Ark, the Economics Department produces in-depth, objective and global research, analysis, forecasts, and indicators.

From the Chief Economist

Bart van Ark

Investment Key to U.S. Recovery
The strong Q4 GDP growth (5.7 percent) and January's slight fall in unemployment (to 9.7 percent) look like good news for the U.S. economy's near-term growth prospects – but only at face value. ... more

The Conference Board U.S. Economic Outlook

The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook

The Economic Week

Last Week's Highlights

The recovery has been centered on rising industrial output as firms replenish depleted inventory. There have also been strong gains to date from exports. What's missing is strong improvement ...more

Economic Indicators

Economic Resources

U.S. Indicators	International
Consumer Confidence Index® 10.5 pts U.S. Leading Index 0.3% Help-Wanted Online 66,900 Employment Trends Index 0.3% CEO Confidence 1.0 pts	Australia 0.6% Euro Area 0.8% France 0.6% Germany 0.7% Japan 1.3% Korea 2.1% Mexico 0.7% Spain 0.3% U.K. 0.4% U.S. 0.3%

Total Economy Database
Annual GDP, population, employment, hours and productivity for 123 countries.

Business Cycle Indicators
The composite indexes are the key elements in an analytic system designed to signal changes in the business cycle.

Monthly calendar

Research Reports

Foreign Exchange Management: Creating Value Through Better Decision Making
Foreign Exchange Management: Creating Value through Better Decision Making gauges the impact of the financial crisis on FX management practices

Protecting Critical Infrastructure: A Cross-Border Action Plan
Much of the critical infrastructure on which the citizens of the United States and Canada depend—transportation, energy, and communications systems, among others—exists on both sides of the border.

More Economic Research