General Sources:
Historical Information
Economic
History Services
Excellent site for British and American economic history data (such as
real and adjusted gross domestic product [GDP] over time and comparative
price purchasing series). Also serves as a starting point for learning
more about the practice of economic history in the two countries.
Federal
Reserve System: Statistics And Historical
The Federal Reserve Board compiles historical economic research and data
for the regional banks that comprise the Federal Reserve network. Also
provides interactive access and downloading of statistical data.
Historical
Census Browser
Fabulous site presents the results of a research project undertaken at
the University of Virginia to provide online access to data from the U.S.
Census from 1790 to 1960. Site shows the real power of the Internet to
deliver information.
Historical
Data For S&P 500 Stocks
Highly complex site offers stock performance data for download. Although
very useful for those interested in the nuances of stock-market history,
its technical complexity may be too much for most.
U.S.
Energy Information Administration: State And U.S. Historical Data
State and U.S. Historical Data include state and summarized energy data
all in one place. The EIA provides historical data from 1960 through 2007
in the State Energy Profiles.
WorldClimate
Compilation of average weather statistics for more than 85,000 locations
worldwide.
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