Guide to the Economic Census Start here

2002 Economic Census
What's New for '02
Sample '02 forms
Information kit

Latest Results
Census:
1997
- 1992
Other:
1998-2001

Questions?
Ask Dr. Census

Related sites
NAICS
Business Expenses
1997 Economic Census

Economic Census main page

The US Census Bureau

Presentations on the Economic Census

Use the interactive slide shows below to become familiar with the Economic Census, or incorporate the slides in your own presentation.

Program Interactive Slide Show (html)
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Downloadable PowerPoint or text
Scope and Uses of Economic Census Data
Scope of the Census; how data were collected; how businesses use the data; how government agencies use the data.
ec02a-intro.ppt (1.6mb)
ec02a-intro.doc (3.6mb)
North American Industry Classification System
The new NAICS system and its effects on the data; why the SIC was replaced; how NAICS and SIC are different; using the NAICS Manual on the web, bridging between NAICS and SIC, further changes for 2002.
ec02b-naics.ppt (1.6mb)
Economic Census Products: 1997 and 2002
Geography, types of reports--Industry Series, Geographic Area Series, Subject Series, ZIP Code Statistics--and release schedules for 2002 reports.
ec02c-products.ppt (.7mb)

Survey of Business Owners
Highlights of the 1997 Surveys of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, comparability with 1992, how the retitled 2002 Survey of Business will be even better.

ec02d-smobe.ppt (1.5mb)
CD-ROMs and AFF
Accessing Economic Census data on CD-ROM and on the web in American FactFinder (AFF), demo of AFF Geography Quick Reports.
ec02e-cdaff.ppt (1.0mb)
Drill-down Tables on the Web: A Case Study
What the 1997 Economic Census can tell you about a particular community; simple calculations to make the data more meaningful.
ec02f-case.ppt (1.7mb)
Beyond the Economic Census
Other economic data available for metro areas or counties, finding local data through State and County QuickFacts
ec02g-other.ppt (.9mb)
Exercises to reinforce key concepts   Consolidated slide show text ec02intro.doc (22.1mb)
Updated slide shows, including the most recent information or examples customized for local audiences, are available in their original .ppt form only. See list to download.    

For more information

If, after reviewing these materials, you have questions on their content, ask Dr. Census or contact Paul Zeisset at 301-763-4151.