The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes Are Designed

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are designed to _____.

A) index major market research reports for a variety of private institutions
B) index online publications available up to the current month and year
C) provide the statistical foundation for the information available on the U.S. population
D) provide a detailed profile of economic activity within a given geographic area
E) promote uniformity in data reporting by government sources and private businesses