Purpose of this program:
To produce and disseminate accurate, timely, relevant, and cost-effective economic accounts statistics that provide government, businesses, households, and individuals with a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of economic activity. BEA's national, regional, and international economic accounts present basic information on such key issues as U.S. economic growth, regional economic development, and the Nation's position in the world economy. The principal statistics prepared by BEA include gross domestic product (GDP), corporate profits, personal income by State and region, U.S. balance of payments, international trade, and GDP by industry.