County Business Patterns
Study Number	G05_98
Background of Dataset
Purpose of the Data Set	The County Business Patterns is an annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry. The series is useful for studying the economic activity of small areas; analyzing economic changes over time; and as a benchmark for statistical series, surveys, and databases between economic censuses. The series serves various business uses such as analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, setting sales quotas, and developing budgets. The data are also used by government agencies for administration and planning.
Criteria(s) for Inclusion/Exclusion
Age Range Included	N/A
Method(s) of Data Gathering	Data items are extracted from the Business Register, and other Census Bureau programs.
Sampling Frame/Design	N/A
Limitation(s) of Study	N/A
Year(s) Available	1998
Number of Observations	N/A
Unit of Observation	Business Industry
Publisher	U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Census Bureau (September 2000)
Contact Information/Web Address	http://www.census.gov/epcd/ec97brdg/
Condition of Use	Publicly Available
Contents of Database
Key Linking Variables
•Patient identifier
•Physician identifier
•Health facility identifier
•Geographic identifier	State, County
•Other identifier
Demographics Information	N/A
Access/Utilization Information	N/A
Health Care Facility Information	N/A
Physician Information	N/A
Cost/Expenditure Information	N/A
Other Information
•Number of establishments by size, Payroll, Mid-March Employment