CUT

Census of Transportation, Communications, and Utilities

Description

The Census of Transportation, Communications, and Utilities (CUT) includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. Establishments in these industries use transportation equipment or transportation related facilities as a productive asset. Industries in broadcasting and telecommunications include establishments providing point-to-point communications and the services related to that activity. Utilities industries are comprised of establishments engaged in the provision of the following utility services: electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal.

Observations

Approximately 166,000-273,000, depending on year.

Coverage

Every 5 years from 1997 through 2002
1987  1992  

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CWH

Census of Wholesale Trade

Description

The Wholesale trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise.

Observations

approximately 399,000-530,000, depending on year

Coverage

Every 5 years from 1977 through 2002

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CFS

Commodity Flow Survey

Description

The Commodity Flows Survey (CFS) captures sample data on shipments originating from selected types of business establishments located in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Information requested includes the following information about their establishment?s shipments: domestic destination or port of exit, commodity, value, weight, mode(s) of transportation, the date on which the shipment was made, and an indication of whether the shipment was an export, hazardous material, or containerized. For shipments that include more than one commodity, respondents are instructed to report the commodity that makes up the greatest percentage of the shipment?s weight. For exports, the respondent is asked to provide the mode of export and the foreign destination city and country. For hazardous materials shipments, the correspsonding UN/NA code is collected.

Observations

5-10 million, depending on year

Coverage

1993  1997  2002  

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CSB

Compustat-SSEL Bridge

Description

The March 2005 Compustat file is linked to the 1981-2005 SSEL, providing firm level linkage. Coverage year denotes the year of the Compustat file. If selecting this data, also select the Standard Statistical Establishment List - Non Name and Address (SSL-XN) files for the years 1981-2005.

Observations

Over 115,000 firm year records

Coverage

2005  

cir

Current Industrial Reports

Description

The CIR program has been providing monthly, quarterly, and annual measures of industrial activity for many years. The primary objective of the CIR program is to produce timely, accurate data on production and shipments of selected products. The data are used to satisfy economic policy needs and for market analysis, forecasting, and decision-making in the private sector. The Census Bureau funds most of the surveys. However, other Federal Government agencies or private trade associations pay a number of surveys for either fully or partially. A few surveys are mandated, but Title 13 of the United States Code authorizes all.

Observations

Varies by subject

Coverage

Every year from 1993 through 2008

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