International-scope reference on economic history, with short articles on people and longer ones on “markets, industries, and labor.
Statistics/Data
Bureau of Economic AnalysisBureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy. To do this, BEA collects source data, conducts research and analysis, develops and implements estimation methodologies, and disseminates statistics to the public. ~BEA website
Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are accurate, objective, relevant, timely, and accessible.~BLS website
Data.govThis link opens in a new window"Data.gov starts an exciting new chapter in its evolution to make government data more accessible and usable than ever before."
European Union Open Data Portal"The European Union Open Data Portal is the single point of access to a growing range of data from the institutions and other bodies of the European Union (EU). Data are free for you to use and reuse for commercial or non-commercial purposes."
Statistical Abstract of the United StatesThis link opens in a new windowA comprehensive collection of statistics related to social, political and economic conditions in the United States. Published annually by the government since 1878; as of 2013 published by Proquest. Updated monthly.
World DatabankExtensive data from the World Bank. Sign up required, but membership is free. A free web resource.)
Research Guides
The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics by 
