Statistical Agencies
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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.

Balance of payments
Foreign direct investment
Gross domestic product (GDP)
Gross domestic product by state
Industry data
International trade
National income and product accts (NIPAs)
Personal income
Personal income, by state
Gross domestic product (GDP) by metropolitan area
Gross domestic product by industry
Personal income by county and metropolitan area

   (BEA) Dept of Commerce




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