This study offers information about American life - who Americans are, where they live, what they do, what they eat and where they work. It includes thousands of statistical tables covering 31 key areas ranging from demographics and government spending to transportation and construction. Questions answered within the pages of this volume include: what are the biggest, fastest-growing or slowest-growing US industries?; what is the rate of mortgage delinquency and foreclosure?; how many new businesses are started each year, and how many fail?; what are the wealthiest and poorest areas of the country?; how has the purchasing power of the dollar changed over time?; how many US companies have been acquired by foreign companies?; what kind of Internet access services are being provided in public libraries?; how many bankruptcy cases are filed in each state?; has the rate of marriage and divorce changed in this decade?; and how many people are employed in various types of retailing?
