Economic Census 1997. Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Contractors. Construction211 Industry Series

摘要

The economic census is the major source of facts about the structure and211u001efunctioning of the Nation's economy. It provides essential information for 211u001egovernment, business, industry, and the general public. The economic census 211u001efurnishes an important part of the framework for such composite as the gross 211u001edomestic product estimates, input/output measures, production of price indexes, 211u001eand other statistical series that measure short-term changes in economic 211u001econditions. Specific uses of economic census data include the following: 211u001epolicymaking agencies of the Federal Government use the data to monitor economic 211u001eactivity and assess the effectiveness of policies; state and local governments 211u001euse the data to assess business activities and tax bases within their 211u001ejurisdictions and to develop programs to attract business; trade associations 211u001estudy trends in their own and competing industries, which allows them to keep 211u001etheir members informed of market changes, and individual businesses use the data 211u001eto locate potential markets and to analyze their own production and sales 211u001eperformance relative to industry or area averages. Data from 1997 Economic Census 211u001eare published primarily on the basis of the North American Industry 211u001eClassification System (NAICS).