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Electronic Reference Titles Databases:

• Acronyms, Initialisms & Abbreviations DictionaryPDL Database

  Provides definitions of a wide variety of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and similar contractions, translating them into their full names or meanings. Terms from subject areas such as associations, education, the Internet, medicine and others are included.

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  Dictionaries, Electronic Reference Titles

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  Anywhere with a library card

• American Buyers: Demographics of ShoppingPDL Database

  Provides the data businesses need to manage expectations (how many will walk through the door?) and set prices (how much do buyers typically spend?). It features a complete picture of the American consumer, including spending habits.

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  Electronic Reference Titles

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• American Generations: Who they Are and where they livePDL Database

  Discusses the differences and similarities among the various generations and age groups of Americans.

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  Electronic Reference Titles

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  Anywhere with a library card

• American Incomes: Demographics of Who Has MoneyPDL Database

  Explores the economic status of Americans and provides the latest data on the wealth of American households. Examines household income trends by age, household type, race and ethnicity, education, region of residence, and work status. Also focuses on the poverty population.

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  Electronic Reference Titles, Business e-Reference Titles

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• American Marketplace: Demographics and Spending PatternsPDL Database

  Provides the demographics and spending patterns of American consumers. Includes data on education, health, housing, income, labor force participation, living arrangements, population, spending, and wealth.

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  Electronic Reference Titles

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  Anywhere with a library card

• American Time Use: Who Spends How Long at WhatPDL Database

  Presents detailed time use data for the most important demographic characteristic in determining how people spend their time-their age. Analyzes raw time use data to produce the percentages of people participating in activities, the indexes, and the rankings--each of which reveals significant differences in time use by lifecycle stage.

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  Electronic Reference Titles

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• Best Customers: Demographics of Consumer DemandPDL Database

  Analyzes household spending on numerous products and services by age, income, household type, race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and educational attainment of householder. Identifies which households spend the most on a product or service (the best customers) and which control the largest share of spending (the biggest customers).

  Category:

  Electronic Reference Titles, Business e-Reference Titles

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card