Bureau of Economic Analysis
Amanda Budny has extensive work experience in the field of economics. Amanda started their career in 2006 as an Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, where they worked until 2014. In this role, they gained valuable knowledge and expertise in the field. In 2014, Amanda joined the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) as a Section Chief. In this position, they supervised a team of four accountants and economists and managed the BE-13 Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment. Amanda was responsible for various aspects of the survey, including forms clearance, data collection, and publication. Additionally, Amanda conducted outreach activities to explain the survey's scope and applicability. After their tenure as a Section Chief, they were promoted to the role of Branch Chief at the BEA. As the chief of the Compensation and Government Branch, Amanda managed a team of 21 people who were responsible for regional estimates of wages and salaries. Their role involved overseeing the division's operations and ensuring accurate and timely data reporting.
Amanda Budny pursued their education with dedication and determination. Amanda first attended George Mason University from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Continuing their academic journey, they then enrolled at Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs from 2009 to 2012. During this time, they successfully completed their Master of Arts in Applied Economics.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
BEA is an agency of the Department of Commerce. Along with the Census Bureau and STAT-USA, BEA is part of the Department's Economics and Statistics Administration. BEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy. To do this, BEA collects source data, conducts research and analysis, develops and implements estimation methodologies, and disseminates statistics to the public. BEA is one of the world's leading statistical agencies. Although it is a relatively small agency, BEA produces some of the most closely watched economic statistics that influence the decisions made by government officials, business people, households, and individuals. BEA's economic statistics, which provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy, are key ingredients in critical decisions affecting monetary policy, tax and budget projections, and business investment plans. The cornerstone of BEA's statistics is the national income and product accounts (NIPAs), which feature the estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) and related measures. The GDP was recognized by the Department of Commerce as its greatest achievement of the 20th century and has been ranked as one of the three most influential measures that affect U.S. financial markets. Since the NIPAs were first developed in the aftermath of the Great Depression, BEA has developed and extended its estimates to cover a wide range of economic activities. Today, BEA prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such key issues as economic growth, regional economic development, interindustry relationships, and the Nation's position in the world economy.