About International
The international transactions accounts provide information on trade in goods and services (including the balance of payments and the balance of trade), investment income, and government and private financial flows. In addition, the accounts measure the value of U.S. international assets and liabilities and direct investment by multinational companies. BEA’s data on direct investment— the most detailed data set on the operations of multinational companies available—are used to assess the role these companies play in the global economy.
The following links are pdf-formatted documents that present an overview of the principal statistics prepared by BEA’s international economics program:
- BEA's International Accounts - Summary
- International Transactions Accounts
- International Investment Position Accounts
- International Services
- U.S. Direct Investment Abroad
- Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
- Research and Analysis
Additional Information on the International Accounts:
- Recent news releases, interactive tables, and downloads
- Articles on transactions, investment, and methodologies
- International Economics Directorate Product Guide - Comprehensive list of BEA materials on international investment
- Program for Special Sworn Researchers
