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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

Struggling to climb out of recession
Recovery from this recession is even more painful than it appears. The employment numbers for December, an unexpected reduction of 85,000 jobs, is a clear sign that this recovery will not be a smooth ride. ... more

The Conference Board U.S. Economic Outlook

The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook

The Economic Week

Last week's highlights: The recovery ran into a speed bump last week. The stock market tumbled over concerns about sovereign debt abroad. Then on Friday, expectations of a modest gain in jobs turned into disappointment over a smal...more

Economic Indicators

Economic Resources

U.S. Indicators	International
Consumer Confidence Index® 2.3 pts U.S. Leading Index 1.1% Help-Wanted Online 382,000 Employment Trends Index 1.0% CEO Confidence 1.0 pts	Australia 0.3% Euro Area 0.9% France 0.6% Germany 0.1% Japan 1.7% Korea 1.5% Mexico 2.3% Spain 0.5% U.K. 0.9% U.S. 1.1%

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