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BEA's researchers produce numerous working papers and articles in peer-reviewed journals over a diverse range of topics and present their findings at professional meetings, conferences, and statistical forums around the world. BEA also encourages research staff to engage in independent research related to BEA statistics, including publication of their work in professional and academic journals.
BEA's researchers produce numerous working papers and articles in peer-reviewed journals over a diverse range of topics and present their findings at professional meetings, conferences, and statistical forums around the world. BEA also encourages research staff to engage in independent research related to BEA statistics, including publication of their work in professional and academic journals.
Real personal consumption expenditures (PCE) by state increased in 48 states and the District of Columbia in 2023, with the percent change ranging from 7.3 percent in Maine to –0.6 percent in Alabama. Real PCE for the nation increased 2.5 percent in 2023.
For over 100 years, our nation’s statistical system has delivered trusted, high-quality statistics that drive government, business, and household decisions. Over that time, BEA and other statistical agencies have evolved with and adapted to our ever-changing economy. Today, we celebrate another step in that evolution with the publication of the “Trust Regulation.”
A blog post from BEA Director Vipin Arora
An old boss of mine was fond of a BEA product that many of our users don’t know about—regional price parities (RPPs). He said regional price parities are BEA’s most underappreciated statistic.
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The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased in October 2024 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit decreased from $83.8 billion in September (revised) to $73.8 billion in October, as imports decreased more than exports. The goods deficit decreased $10.4 billion in October to $98.7 billion. The services surplus decreased $0.4 billion in October to $24.8 billion.
In 2023, real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 2,357 counties, decreased in 734 counties, and was unchanged in 23 counties. The percent change in real GDP ranged from 125.8 percent in Throckmorton County, TX, to –39.6 percent in Lincoln County, WA.
