Economics Resources

The EDIC partnered with Framingham State's MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC) to conduct an in-depth review of employment across the City. The first report was commissioned in 2015. In early 2020, the EDIC commissioned a follow up report including an analysis of change in the last five years since the first report.

Economic data and labor market information for Massachusetts, including employment and wage data, unemployment and labor force participation rates, projections, industry and occupational statistics and other workforce statistical information by different labor market areas.

Produces some of the world's most closely watched statistics, including U.S. gross domestic product, better known as GDP. BEA does state and local numbers, too, plus foreign trade and investment stats and industry data.

The Census Bureau produces economic data across the entire economy on a monthly, quarterly, yearly, and five-year basis.

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.

Federal Reserve Board staff conduct research on a wide range of economic topics, and explore a diverse array of perspectives on those topics.

The European Union's statistical data arm, EuroStat offers 70 years of high-quality statistics and data on Europe, including key economic indicators.

A Survey by the IMF staff usually published twice a year. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. Chapters give an overview as well as more detailed analysis of the world economy; consider issues affecting industrial countries, developing countries, and economies in transition to market; and address topics of pressing current interest.

The IMF provides lending, exchange rates and other economic and financial indicators of member countries.

Provides an overview of the activities currently undertaken by the United Nations Statistics Division in the area of basic economic statistics. Meant to encourage member nations to follow best practices for economic statistical gathering.