… Nor has it ever really been.  Government data has long been a part of strategic business analysis.  Census data provides insights into local standards of living and household budgets, health needs, education levels, and other factors which influence buying patterns for all kinds of goods and services.  Bureau of Labor Statistics and the International Labor Organization provide data on employment and the availability of skilled labor that help inform decisions on where to locate manufacturing or other facilities.  World Bank and UN data provide insights into global trends. Moreover, the release of government data has itself spurred billion dollar