MEC

Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey

Description

The MECS is the Energy Information Administrations (EIA) survey on energy consumption and usage patterns, and measures short-term capability to substitute fuels in place of those usually consumed. Starting in 1991, data also include by-product fuels produced onsite, and energy consumption by end use and various technologies used. MECS covers all manufacturing establishments with paid employees. Fuel switching capability information has been collected since 1985.

Observations

12,000-23,000, depending on year

Coverage

Every 3 years from 1985 through 1994
Every 4 years from 1998 through 2006

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MEP

Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component

Description

The MEPS Insurance Component (MEPS-IC) collects data on health insurance plans obtained through employers. Data collected include the number and type of insurance plans offered, benefits associated with these plans, premiums, contributions by employers and employees, eligibility requirements, and employer characteristics.

Observations

Approximately 25,000 establishments per year, with data on up to 4 plans per establishment.

Coverage

Every year from 1996 through 2006
2008  

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nch

National Center for Health Statistics Data Extract

Description

These data are available only to projects approved by NCHS for use in the Census Research Data Centers. For further information, contact NCHS.

Observations

Coverage

2005  

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NES

National Employer Survey

Description

The National Employer Survey collects information on worker education, employer training and employer business characteristics, including business productivity. The first survey sampled about 4,000 establishments and collected data in 1994 and 1996. A second sample of about 5,500 establishmenst (including 900 that participated in the first survey, and an oversample of states involved in particular education reforms) was surveyed in 1997 and 1998. The National Center on the Educational Quality of the Workforce (EQW), a nonprofit research group, fully funded the survey.

Observations

Approximate sizes by year: 1994 3,200; 1996 2,400; 1997 5,500; 1998 1,000

Coverage

1994  1996  1997  1998  

NLS

National Longitudinal Survey

Description

Consists of four geographic data sets for four original cohorts of National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS). They are the NLS of Young Men, Older Men, Young Women, Mature Women. The Young Women's survey includes women who were ages 14-24 when first interviewed in 1968. The Mature Women's survey includes women who were ages 30-44 when first interviewed in 1967. The Young Men's survey includes men who were ages 14-24 when first interviewed in 1966. The Older Men's survey includes men who were ages 45-59 when first interviewed in 1966. The Young Men's survey was discontinued in 1981, the Older Men's survey was discontinued in 1990, and the Mature Women's and Young Women's surveys were discontinued in 2003. These files are designed to add detailed geographic information to the public use files. Prior approval by BLS is required before Census will entertain proposals requesting access to the NLS. Interested researchers should consult http://www.bls.gov/nls/origcohortgeo.htm

Observations

approximately 5,000

Coverage

Every year from 1966 through 1981
Every year from 1967 through 1999
Every year from 1968 through 1999
Every year from 1968 through 1999

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