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What is 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and How is it Used?

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The North American Industry Classification System (91ÖÆÆ¬³§, pronounced Nakes) was developed as the standard for use by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data related to the business economy of the U.S.

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ was developed under the auspices of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and adopted in 1997 to replace the old Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system.

It was also developed in cooperation with the statistical agencies of Canada and Mexico to establish a 3-country standard that allows for a high level of comparability in business statistics among the three countries.

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is the first economic classification system to be constructed based on a single economic concept. Click here to learn more about the background, the development and the difference between 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ and the SIC.

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