Session 2a:  Objectives of Public and Private Data Collection

• Lecture Notes (powerpoint) (PDF)

• Assigned Readings and Materials
• Assigned Tasks

• Background Materials
• Office of Management of Budget (2003) “ Statistical Programs of the United States Government: Fiscal Year 2005.”
• Compustat: http://www.compustat.com/www/
• Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB): http://www.fasb.org/