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Economics

Under the direction of chief economist Bart van Ark, the Economics Department produces in-depth, objective and global research, analysis, forecasts, and indicators.

From the Chief Economist

Bart van Ark

Momentum for U.S. growth sustained in second quarter, but not beyond
Despite disappointing job numbers for the private sector, The Conference Board's June forecast for U.S. economic growth in the 2nd quarter of 2010 depicts a pick up in economic momentum. ... more

Bart van Ark talks to Rzeczpospolita about the Economic Outlook for Europe

The Conference Board U.S. Economic Outlook

The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook

Economic Indicators

Economic Resources

U.S. Indicators	International
Consumer Confidence Index® 9.8 pts U.S. Leading Index 0.4% Help-Wanted Online 0 Employment Trends Index 0.5% CEO Confidence 2.0 pts	Australia 0.1% China 1.7% Euro Area 0.9% France 0.8% Germany 1.6% Japan 0.1% Korea 0.2% Mexico 0.7% Spain 0.2% U.K. 0.6% U.S. 0.4%

Total Economy Database
Annual GDP, population, employment, hours and productivity for 123 countries.

Business Cycle Indicators
The composite indexes are the key elements in an analytic system designed to signal changes in the business cycle.

Intangibles Data
Intangible assets in the US and European countries

Monthly calendar

Research Reports

Foreign Exchange Management: Creating Value Through Better Decision Making
Foreign Exchange Management: Creating Value through Better Decision Making gauges the impact of the financial crisis on FX management practices

Protecting Critical Infrastructure: A Cross-Border Action Plan
Much of the critical infrastructure on which the citizens of the United States and Canada depend—transportation, energy, and communications systems, among others—exists on both sides of the border.

More Economic Research