POLS 311: Order and Institutions in American Politics (HC): Compilations in Specific Areas of Interest

This reference book contains more than 2,000 data series covering virtually every aspect of the U.S. economy, including GDP, employment, production, prices, productivity, international trade, money supply, and interest rates. An introductory section describes major economic trends. Statistical profiles highlight each major industry group from mining to retail trade. See also the supplement, Patterns of Economic Change by State and Area.

The publication contains information on a variety of subjects in the field of education statistics, including the number of schools and colleges, teachers, enrollments, and graduates, in addition to educational attainment, finances, federal funds for education, libraries, and international education. Supplemental information on population trends, attitudes on education, education characteristics of the labor force, government finances, and economic trends provides background for evaluating education data.