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HOW TO BUILD STORIES ABOUT THE ECONOMIC CENSUS You can create you own "exclusive" angle on the Economic Census
using resources linked on this page. This website may include revisions
or additions to materials previously distributed in print, so use the
web as your source whenever practical.
How many businesses received forms? Most businesses in your industry or geographic area received economic census forms. How many? See the estimates for your industry or area. Firsts in the 2002 Economic Census
What does the Economic Census ask, and why? See the list of census questions along with a description of the applications of each type of information. If you specialize in a particular industry, look at the census form for that industry. There are over 600 variants of the census form so that businesses are asked to respond in terms most meaningful to them. What makes the Economic Census so important? The Economic Census provides the foundation for many of the key economic indicators America uses, like GDP and monthly retail sales. Economic policy makers in Federal, state, and local governments use Economic Census data to project trends, plan for development, assess the impact of changes in the economy. Businesses study their own industries and look for business markets, as illustrated in How People Use Economic Census Data. In business since 1810 Think the Economic Census is a new federal program? The Economic Census traces its roots to the 1810 Decennial Census, when questions were asked about manufacturing along with questions about the population. See an article about the history of the economic census.
Interviews Interview Census officials. Make arrangements at 1-877-790-1876. Interview people who use Economic Census data:
Incorporate 1997 Economic Census facts
Sample editorials Does your organization use Economic Census data? You can give your readers or members a direct and persuasive message to urge their prompt and conscientious participation in the census. See sample editorials. Graphics The Economic Census logo and graphics from the public service ads
are available in .pdf, .gif,
and Quark formats. Display a public-service banner ad on your website. Counting American Business. Charting America's Progress. |
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