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STARKVILLE, Miss.--The 38th annual edition of the popular Mississippi Statistical Abstract now is available from Mississippi State University.
Compiled and produced by the College of Business and Industry, the desktop reference for economic, demographic and social data is used regularly by employees of government and economic development agencies, as well as educators, researchers, and others interested in Magnolia State facts and figures.
This year's 672-page publication is divided into 18 sections. They include tax structure; population; health and vital statistics; education; labor force, employment and earnings; manufacturing and trade; transportation; communication; banking and finance; and law enforcement and crime.
Forest and mineral products; public finance; social insurance and welfare; government and politics; construction, housing and utilities; agriculture; geography and climate; and recreation and gaming make up the other major listings.
Printed editions are $40 each, plus $4 for shipping and handling. The compact-disc version is $50, plus $1.50 for shipping/handling.
To obtain a copy, contact the college's Office of Business Research and Services at (662) 325-3817 or jspencer@cobilan.msstate.edu.