Where do we find economic data that can be used to explain the world around us and help us make informed decisions? The purpose of this discussion is to explore a number of government websites that provide economic data that could be used to support government policy, guide business decisions and operations, and make personal choices. Listed below are a number of U.S. government websites that are applicable throughout the course After exploring the listed government websites below, answer two of the following prompts.

• Identify the government website that provided you with career guidance. Explain the information learned and how has the information changed (or confirmed) your career plans
• Identify the government website that provided you with information that you could use in the workplace? Explain the knowledge gain and how it might be used.
• Identify the government website that provides you with information that you could use in your personal life. Explain the knowledge gain and how it might be used.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Economic Analysis CIA World Factbook Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) U.S. Census Bureau World Health Organization