This publication provides a detailed description of the sources and methods used by OECD countries to compile labour and wage indicators published in the monthly Main Economic Indicators publication.

This publication provides a detailed description of the sources and methods used by OECD member countries in calculating the monetary aggregates, credit and other measures of domestic finance presented in Main Economic Indicators.

"Contains detailed descriptions of the methodologies used by member countries in the compilation of key labour market indicators."--Introd.

Now revised and expanded, this widely-used desk reference provides quick and easy access to current and reliable data on the major statistical measures of the U.S. economy. Equally useful for students, general readers, economists, analysts, journalists, and investors, the guide provides concise, jargon-free explanations of the meaning, use, and availability of more than 70 macroeconomic indicators, including websites, recent trends, and current data.