The above list barely scratches the surface of what can be found inside this document. The very beginning has two articles to be read. The first, “Cycle and Growth Perspectives”, talks about recessions and recovery. It covers the Great Depression and the business cycles in the American economy. It also tells how we gauge economic well being. The second article, “The U.S. Economy 1929-1948”, has charts and graphs showing the ups and downs of the economy during this period. These two articles are followed by general notes on the book. The notes describe the different parts of the book and explain the characteristics of the charts and data used. You will also find a list of data sources and how to contact them for more information.
The rest of the book is filled with everything you could possibly want to know about the United States economy. Along with the items listed in the first paragraph, you can find out the average hours people work, inflation indicators, energy consumption and much more. There is a section that discusses foreign trade and finance. If you have a question about payroll, unemployment or industry profiles, this is the document you want to use. Come by and check out Business Patterns of the United States. You will not be disappointed.