http://www.sightline.org Publications, organizations, and websites that are useful resources on the Northwest economy. daily 1 2006-02-19T16:52:00Z http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/beyond_market Gross domestic product looks only at what is sold in markets and says little about the value of work in the home and other nonmarket activities. This book begs further analysis and development of corresponding data collection and accounting systems. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-04-23T19:59:32Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/idaho-kids-count Idaho Kids Count is a nonprofit that works with citizens and policy makers to promote public policies that ensure all children grow up safe, healthy, well-educated, cherished, and with hope for the future. No publisher christine landing page 2006-04-12T22:07:36Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/ccpa One of Canada's leading progressive voices in public policy debates for 25 years, CCPA is an independent research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:50Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/eoi EOI is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy institute, which attempts to define the policy debate on the issue of economic security.  It focuses on concerns shared by middle-class families and low-income workers. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:51Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/ocpp OCPP does in-depth research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues. Its goal is to improve decision making and generate more opportunities for all Oregonians. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:54Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/pner PNWER promotes greater regional cooperation by governments and business to enhance the region's global competitiveness, while striving to maintain or improve its environment. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:54Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/span SPAN works to eliminate the root causes of poverty in Washington through a large and diverse network of people influencing decisions in the state capitol. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:56Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/nw_area_foundation NWAF exists to help communities in the eight Northwest states reduce poverty. Their indicator website is a convenient source of information on population, economic well-being, and health in states, counties, and tribes in the Foundation's region. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:57Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/wa_roundtable Comprised of 40 CEOs from throughout Washington state, the Roundtable works to create positive change on policy issues that foster economic growth, generate jobs and improve the quality of life for Washingtonians. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:58Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/wa_bpc WSBPC provides independent information and analyses of state fiscal issues--including both revenue and spending policies--with particular attention to the impacts on low and moderate-income persons. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:58Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/resource_site/tidepool-economy Sightline Daily news is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's economy headlines. No publisher christine landing page 2008-03-11T16:47:17Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/resource_site/bea BEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the US economy. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-14T06:22:25Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/resource_site/gpi The GPI is an alternative measure of progress to the GDP (gross domestic product). While the GDP just measures the dollar volume of goods and services exchanging hands, the GPI considers both the quality and distribution of economic growth. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-14T06:22:26Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/resource_site/niip A project of Washington State University, this site allows you to create graphic trends analysis of local economic indicators and diagnose local employment growth. Has annual economic data for counties of the states across the Pacific Northwest. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-14T06:22:26Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/resource_site/us_census A primary source of data about the American people and economy. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-14T06:22:28Z Resource