Source: National Bureau of Economic Research  

Release: NBER Macrohistory Database  

Units:  Millions of 1947-1949 Dollars, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Monthly

Series Is Presented Here As 4 Variables: (1) Original Data, 1915-46; (2) Original Data, 1939-46; (3) Seasonally Adjusted Data, 1946-63; (4) Original Data, Annual Only, 1946-63. This Series Includes Private Industrial Buildings; Commercial Buildings; And Other Private Nonresidential Buildings, (Constant Dollar Series). Buildings Are Classified According To Their Specific Function, Rather Than The Function Of Any Broader Facility Of Which They Are A Part. However, In The Case Of Most Complex Industrial Projects, It Is Not Possible To Separate Data For The Various Components. The Entire Project In These Cases Is Classified By Its Major Function. For Further Information On Definitions, Sources, And Estimation Procedures, See Introductory Notes On Bls-Dept. Of Commerce Series, And Lipsey & Preston, Pp. 261-262. Source: Business & Defense Services Administration & Bureau Of Labor Statistics (See Note)

This NBER data series m02184a appears on the NBER website in Chapter 2 at http://www.nber.org/databases/macrohistory/contents/chapter02.html.

NBER Indicator: m02184a