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Introduction to the Economic Census

Introduction to the Economic Census PURPOSES AND USES OF THE ECONOMIC CENSUS

The economic census is the major source of facts about the structure and functioning of the Nation's economy. It provides essential information for government, business, industry, and the general public. Title 13 of...

Appendix C - Sample Design, Data Collection, and Estimation

Appendix C - Sample Design, Data Collection, and Estimation OVERVIEW

The primary goal for the 2002 Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) is to estimate shipping volumes (value, tons, and ton-miles) by commodity and mode of transportation at varying levels of geographic detail. A secondary objective is...

Appendix A - Comparability with the 1993 and 1997 CFS

Appendix A - Comparability with the 1993 and 1997 CFS

The following tables show a comparison of the key characteristics among the 1993, 1997, and 2002 Commodity Flow Surveys.

Industry Coverage 1993 1997 2002 Based on 1987 SIC Based on 1987 SIC Based...