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.

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Dennis J. Fixler

Tina Highfill

Scott Wentland

Natraj Vairavan

Matthew Chambers

Jordan Debarth

Jim Fetzer

José Bayoán Santiago Calderón

Gonca Senel

Gary Cornwall

Daniel Thang

Daniel Ripperger-Suhler

Kun Li

Jessica M.

Jennifer Bruner

David Jang

Carter Bryson

Brian Quistorff

Alex Holtschneider

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Tom Howells

Nicholas Empey

Greg Jacknow

Alec Minor

Amanda Lyndaker

Terri Perdue

Teresa Kulish

Shelly Smith

Omololu A.

Daniel Wakjira

Cheryl Manns

Arnell Bland

Antonio Cruz

Molly Garber

Kyle Brown

Jeannine Aversa

Leila M.

Jason Sutterley

Jessica Hanson

Jiemin Guo

Michael Berry

Bruce Baker

Amanda Budny

The Economics and Research Analysis team at the Bureau of Economic Analysis plays a pivotal role in compiling and interpreting economic statistics that shape understanding of the U.S. economy. This team conducts in-depth research, analyzes data trends, and develops estimation methodologies to produce comprehensive economic accounts, including GDP and international accounts. By disseminating these critical statistics, the team supports informed decision-making among government officials, business leaders, and the public, influencing economic policies and investment strategies.

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