Consumer Psychology: Beyond USC

Quantitative analysis of the causes and consequences of customer satisfaction, covering 10 economic sectors, 45 industries, 225 companies, and 200 government services.

Created and maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is the closest watch the government has on what, exactly, Americans are spending their money on each year.

From their website: "The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan 'fact tank' that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues."