Bureau of Economic Analysis
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is one of the world's leading
statistical agencies. Located within the U.S. Department of Commerce,
BEA is responsible for preparing the national economic accounts of the
United States including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Income,
Corporate Profits and International Transactions Statistics.
The accounts, which cover national, international, regional, and
industry statistics present essential information on such key issues as
economic growth, the nation's position in the world economy, regional
economic development, and the relationships among industries These
closely watched statistics are key ingredients in critical decisions
affecting monetary policy, tax and budget projections, and business
investment plans.
BEA obtains data from a wide range of government and private sources,
conducts research and analysis, develops methodologies, and provides its
statistics to the public free of charge. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is one of the world's leading
statistical agencies. Located within the U.S. Department of Commerce,
BEA is responsible for preparing the national economic accounts of the
United States including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Income,
Corporate Profits and International Transactions Statistics.
The accounts, which cover national, international, regional, and
industry statistics present essential information on such key issues as
economic growth, the nation's position in the world economy, regional
economic development, and the relationships among industries These
closely watched statistics are key ingredients in critical decisions
affecting monetary policy, tax and budget projections, and business
investment plans.
BEA obtains data from a wide range of government and private sources,
conducts research and analysis, develops methodologies, and provides its
statistics to the public free of charge.
(BEA) Dept of Commerce