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U.S. Economy

Introduction

The events of 2001 brought new challenges for the U.S. economy and for America’s economic policy. The war against terrorism also placed new demands on the economy. The United States entered the 21st century with an economy that was bigger, and by many measures more successful, than ever.

Though the United States held less than 5 percent of the world's population, it accounted for more than 25 percent of the world's
economic output. In the 1990s, the American economy recorded the longest uninterrupted period of expansion in its history. A wave of technological innovations in computing, telecommunications, and the biological sciences were profoundly affecting how Americans work and play.

Abridged from US State Department IIP publications and other US government materials.

Background
· Department of Commerce
· Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis
· National Bureau of Economic Research
· Joint Economic Committee House of the Congress
· Joint Economic Committee Senate of the Congress

Original Documents
· Current Economic Conditions and Outlook
· Beige Book 2004: Current Economic Conditions
· Recent Economic Developments
· United States: Staff Report IMF

Statistics
· Census Bureau: Economic Programs | Income
· Economic Indicators
· Department of Labor: Productivity and Costs
· Economic Statistics Briefing Room
· Statistical Abstract of the United States
· Overview of the Economy

Teacher Resources
· PBS Teacher Source Economics
· National Council on Economic: Educational Resources
· Interpreting Economic Indicators
· Integrating Economics Topics
· Pencil Economics
· How Is Our Economy Doing? (Lesson plan)

Link Lists
· American University Library: Economics
· Argus Clearinghouse: Business
· The Internet Public Library: Business & Economics
· Local US Business Journals

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