Economics: National Ocean Watch (ENOW)
Data describing six economic sectors that depend on the oceans and Great Lakes
Nonemployer Statistics
Annual economic data on businesses that do not have paid employees and are subject to federal income tax
Coastal County Snapshots
Turns complex data into easy-to-understand stories, complete with charts and graphs
What Is the Ocean and Great Lakes Economy? (graphic)
Portrays the elements that make up the ENOW Ocean and Great Lakes Economy.
Nonemployer Statistics Methodology
Provides basic and detailed descriptions of how the nonemployer data are collected.
What’s in the Ocean and Great Lakes Economy? (table)
Shows how data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) are aggregated to create the six ENOW sectors. BLS and BEA data are classified by type of industry using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Each ENOW sector represents a composite of multiple NAICS industry classes that depend on the oceans and Great Lakes.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Includes detailed information about NAICS, including how the newest system compares to the older system.
U.S. Census Bureau Frequently Asked Questions
Social Coast
Provides helpful context on why and how to use economic and other social science data in coastal management decisions.
Econ 120
Includes a series of fun, animated two-minute videos that explain the significance of key economic concepts.