Regional data is used for policy analysis on the economies of New York City, New York State and the Tri-state area (NY, NJ and CT). The main sources are:
- New York FED Data: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York pulls together regional economic indicators regarding the labor market, inflation, income indicators, and much more.
- New York State Database: The NYS database provides over 1,400 New York State data resources on topics ranging from farmers’ markets to solar photovoltaic projects to MTA turnstile usage.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: The BLS is a governmental statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor representatives.
- U.S Census Bureau Data: The U.S. Census Bureau provides data on historic and current economic trends, statistics by sector, and more.
- U.S Bureau of Economic Analysis Data: the BEA is part of the Department of Commerce, and provides current and historical data tables including national income and product account tables, data for the U.S. international transaction accounts, detailed data on economic activity by region, state, metropolitan area, BEA economic area, and county, along with data showing how industries interact to provide input to and take input from each other.
- The New York City Labor Market Information Service at the CUNY Graduate Center (NYCLMIS): For workforce and education professionals, a deep understanding of the labor market and the jobs they are helping to prepare their clients and students for starts with relevant, detailed, and up-to-date information. Over the years, NYCLMIS has prepared a series of jobs reports to help our colleagues make data-driven decisions.