Synopses & Reviews
Analyzing the Gross National Product (GNP) and other national economic statistics is one way to look at the financial well being of a country. Another more revealing and more interesting way is to analyze the variety and amount of goods and services consumed by citizens, businesses, and the various levels of government. The Handbook presents a systematic and statistical portrait of consumption and wealth, allowing readers to better understand America's economic, political, and cultural landscape. This handbook focuses on the latest statistical information available on U.S. spending habits by exploring a wide range of economic, demographic, and geographic variables.
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This will be extremely valuable for economic researchers, forecasters, and students. This resource is recommended for public, academic, and corporate libraries.ARBA
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...useful for undergraduates needing a broad picture of consumption in the U.S. or seeking a clearly presented chart on a consumer related product or topic.Journal of Business &Finance Librarianship
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...handy and reasonably priced book....wealth of information Statistical Handbook contains certainly makes it the better buy....this book packages the information very compactly, and contents pages and the index make the information easily accessible. All levels.CHOICE
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...useful for undergraduates needing a broad picture of consumption in the U.S. or seeking a clearly presented chart on a consumer related product or topic.Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship
About the Author
CHANDRIKA KAUL holds a Ph.D in economic geography from Jiwaji University, India.VALERIE TOMASELLI-MOSCHOVITIS is a writer and editor specializing in the social sciences.
Table of Contents
Introduction
List of Tables and Charts
General Economic Data
Personal, Family, and Household Income and Wealth
Business and Corporate Wealth
Overview of Consumption
Consumption--Material Goods
Consumption--Services
Consumption--Travel, Leisure, and Other Non-Essentials
The Role of Government
Appendix
Index