Government Documents for CSR600


Purdue Libraries have many government publications on consumers and consumer-related issues. These publications can be found in libraries such as HSSE and MEL. Subject headings you can use to search for government publications dealing with consumer-related issues in the Library Catalog include:

Consumers--United States
Consumers--United States--Statistics
Consumers' Preferences--United States
Consumer Protection--United States
Deceptive Advertising--United States

The principal index to U.S. Government publications is the GPO Index. This product indexes U.S. Government publications from 1976 to the present and its print counterpart is the Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications HSSE REF & Periodicals 016.353 Un36. An online version of this index covers 1994-present. The Congressional Information Service (CIS) Index HSSE REF 328.73005 C76 is an excellent source for finding recent congressional publications.

Many U.S. Government agencies produce consumer-related information. Examples of such agencies, their general call number, and library location include:

Federal Trade Commission MEL & HSSE FT
Food and Drug Administration PHAR & HSSE HE 20.4000's
Consumer Product Safety Commission HSSE DOC Y 3.C 76/3:

 
Specific government publications dealing with consumer issues include:

CPI Detailed Report MEL REF 331.2 Un3c
Facts for Consumers HSSE FT 1.32:
FDA Consumer HSSE, & PHAR 614.305 F739 &
FDIC Consumer News MEL Y 3.F 31/8:24/ &
  

The U.S. Census Bureau produces numerous statistical publications dealing with consumer demographics and economics. Examples of such publications include:

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Comprehensive annual statistical publication with a staggering amount of data. Available in many Purdue Libraries besides HSSE. (Historical volumes) HSSE REF 317.3 ST29 & HSSE DOC C 3.134: &
County and City Data Book HSSE REF 317.3 St29sco
USA CountiesCD-ROM) HSSE REF C 3.134/6:
State & Metropolitan Area Databook HSSE REF 317.3 St27

Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970

(Purdue users only)

HSSE REF 317.3 St29sh
 

Current Population Reports are series of publications with detailed analysis of American demographic and economic conditions.
Click HERE for online access to Current Population Reports


Sample sets include:

Population Characteristics P-20 HSSE 317.3 Un3cup
Special Studies P-23 HSSE  317.3 Un3cupn
Consumer Income P-60 HSSE  317.3 Un3cuc
Household Economic Studies P-70 HSSE  317.3 Un3cuh
Statistical Brief HSSE DOC C 3.205/8:
Current Housing Reports HSSE DOC C 3.215:

2000 Census of Population & Housing

Summary Population & Housing Characteristics HSSE REF C 3.223/18:

1990 Census of Population & Housing

General Population Characteristics HSSE REPO C 3.223/6:
Census Tracts and BNA's HSSE REPO C 3.223/11:
Summary Population & Housing Characteristics HSSE REPO C 3.223/18:
Summary Social & Economic Characteristics HSSE REPO C 3.223/23:
Detailed Housing Characteristics HSSE REPO C 3.224/3:


1990 Census
information can also be found on CD-ROM on HSSE Library's 2nd floor.   Major titles include:

Summary Tape File 1A HSSE C 3.282:
Summary Tape File 3A HSSE C 3.282/2:
Summary Tape File 3B (Zip Code)  HSSE C 3.282/3:

The Economic Census is compiled by the Census Bureau every five years with the most recent being 1997. These works are in the MGMT Library and are available on paper, CD-ROM, and the Internet. They contain analysis of economic activity broken down nationally and by state, county, and industry.  Sample titles include:

Census of Manufacturing MEL REF C 3.24:
Census of Agriculture (Also on CD-ROM) MEL REF A 92.53/ &
MEL REF C 3.31/4:
County Business Patterns (Also on CD-ROM) MEL REF C 3.204/4:
Census of Mining MEL REF C 3.216:
Census of Transportation & Warehousing MEL REF C 3.233:
Census of Construction Industries MEL REF C 3.245:
Census of Retail Trade MEL REF C 3.255:
Census of Wholesale Trade MEL REF C 3.256/2:
Census of Service Industries MEL REF C 3.257:
1997 Economic Census & 2002 Economic Census MEL REF C 3.277:
Census of Finance & Insurance , & Real Estate Industries MEL REF C 3.291:

Congressional committees and support agencies also issue a variety of Consumer-related information and conduct oversight of and provide funding for federal agencies involved in consumer activities.  Examples of such publications include:

Government Accountability Office Reports MEL MF GA 1.13:
Senate Special Aging Committee - Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) is a member of this committee HSSE DOC Y 4.AG 4:
Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee HSSE DOC Y 4.C 73/7:
House Energy & Commerce Committee - Rep. Steve Buyer (R-IN) is a member of this committee & Committee Chair Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) is a Purdue graduate. HSSE DOC Y 4.C 73/8
Compilation of Selected Acts Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on  Energy & Commerce:  Consumer Protection Law HSSE DOC Y 4.C 73/8:107-K
House Government Reform Committee - Reps. Dan Burton (R-IN) Mark Souder (R-IN) are members of this committee HSSE DOC Y 4.G 74/7:
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee HSSE DOC Y 4.G 74/9:
Congressional Research Services Reports (Courtesy-University of North Texas Library)

Internet Resources

Increasing volumes of government information can be fund on the Internet. The Purdue Libraries Government Documents Department homepage provides access to a variety of government information resources. Other useful Internet sources of government consumer information include:

GPO Access-Provides access to major federal legal, legislative, and regulatory information sources such as congressional bills, Code of Federal Regulations, and Federal Register.
STAT-USA (Purdue Users Only-A gold mine of domestic and international economic information)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
American Factfinder
Census Bureau
2000 Census Results
1990 Census Results
Historical Census of Population & Housing 1790-1890, 1970-2000
U.S. Dept. of Transporation Aviation Consumer Protection Division

Fedstats-Links to U.S. Government statistical agencies. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information

Independent Federal Interagency Program on Child & Family Statistics
LexisNexis Statistical (Purdue Users Only-Commercial index providing access to federal and state government statistical information)
U.S. Consumer Gateway
Household Products Database Food Safety & Inspection Service (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture)
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Federal Communications Commission Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau

Federal Trade Commission

Food & Drug Administration
Government Accountability Office
House Energy & Commerce Committee
House Government Reform Committee
Internet for Federal Inspectors General (IGNET)-Provides links to U.S. Govt. agency inspectors generals sites.
Senate Special Aging Committee
Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
Indiana Attorney General Consumer Services
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor

Selected Foreign Resource:

E-Stat (Statistics Canada) (Purdue Users Only)