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About the BEA

  • The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is your source for accurate and objective data about the nation's economy. 
  • BEA's economists produce some of the world's most closely watched statistics, including U.S. gross domestic product, better known as GDP.
  • They produce state and local numbers, too, plus foreign trade and investment stats and industry data. 
  • BEA is an agency of the Department of Commerce. 

Core Values of BEA

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner.

  • Integrity: Maintaining the sterling reputation of BEA and its statistics.
  • Quality: Producing timely, relevant, and accurate statistics.
  • Excellence: Fostering staff excellence and recognizing and rewarding employee contributions.
  • Responsiveness: Providing customers with the programs and services they need.
  • Innovation: Using technology and new methodologies to meet measurement challenges.