Below is a very general outline of the major Library of Congress Classification areas in which materials in economics and related areas can be found. Most of these materials will be located on the main floor of the library. Using the library catalog is best to pinpoint materials; however, the areas listed below can also help guide you to areas in which you can browse for materials.

HA1-4737      Statistics
HB1-3840      Economic theory.  Demography
HC10-1085    Economic history and conditions
HD28-9999    Industries.  Land use.  Labor
HE1-9990     Transportation and communications
HF1-6182     Commerce
HG1-9999     Finance
HJ9-9940      Public finance

How to read Library of Congress call numbers

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