If our national statistical agency is not going to provide long - term consistent data series, then I suppose its up to the researchers to lead the way. (worthwhile.typepad.com)
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) A geographical region set up by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use by federal statistical agencies in collecting, analyzing and publishing statistics. (axiometrics.com)
To a federal statistical agency like the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), there's nothing more satisfying than providing needed information that can facilitate more informed analysis and policy decisions on a national and regional level. (data.gov)