Economic Research
Research Data Centers (RDCs)
Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD)
CES conducts research in economics and other social sciences, and creates new public-use data from existing data.
The Research Programs:
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Produce CES discussion paper series
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Publish in leading professional journals
New public-use data products:
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Business Dynamics Statistics: Tabulations on establishments, firms, and employment with unique information on firm age and firm size, 1976-2009
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Synthetic Longitudinal Business Database (SynLBD): Beta version of synthetic microdata on all U.S. establishments, 1976-2000
RDCs are secure Census Bureau facilities. RDCs provide secure access to restricted-use microdata for statistical purposes only. Qualified researchers with approved projects can conduct research that benefits Census Bureau programs.
- Partner with leading research organizations
- Currently operate in 13 locations (green dots in map below)
- More locations coming soon (yellow dots in map below)
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LEHD produces new, cost effective, public-use information combining federal, state, and Census Bureau data on employers and employees under the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership.
Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI):
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Workforce statistics by demography, geography, and industry for each state (QWI Overview)
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Online tools: QWI Online, Industry Focus
OnTheMap Data and Analysis Tool:
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Data on where workers live and work (OnTheMap Overview)
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Online tool: OnTheMap