Business by the Numbers
The U.S. Chamber creates detailed, easy-to-understand analyses of economic data and indicators to help business leaders and policymakers make informed decisions, compete in a global economy, and drive growth.
Our economic insights are available through reports, data centers, blogs, and indices. This work, produced by our Data Products & Insights Team comprised of policy experts, analysts, designers, and digital producers, includes comprehensive quantitative snapshots of business sectors and topics. Notable highlights include special reports on America's labor shortage crisis, workforce dynamics, and the contributions of small businesses, as well as our annual data report on the State of American Business.
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Economic Data
MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index
Released on a quarterly basis and compiled from 1,000 unique phone interviews with small business owners and operators each quarter, the Index delivers a comprehensive quantitative snapshot of the small business sector as well as explores small business owners’ perspectives on the latest economic and business trends.
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America's Labor Shortage
- Workforce
Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted IndustriesAmerican businesses are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs each month, yet a significant number of positions still remain unfilled.
By Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn
- Workforce
America Works Data Center: The U.S. Workforce by the Numbers
By Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn
- Workforce
Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Impact of Scarce and Costly Childcare
By Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn - Workforce
Data Deep Dive: The Workforce of the Future
By Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn