Government Documents and Online Resources

"BLS 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."

"The CPI program produces monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services."

"This monthly publication is prepared by the Council of Economic Advisers for the Joint Economic Committee. It provides economic information on gross domestic product, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics."

"BEA promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner."

"The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, provides the nation with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system."