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GDP Increases in Fourth Quarter
Real gross domestic product increased 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the “third” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth rate is the same as in the “second” estimate released in February. In the third quarter, real GDP also increased 2.1 percent.
State Personal Income, 2019
State personal income increased 4.4 percent in 2019, after increasing 5.6 percent in 2018. In 2019, increases in earnings, property income (dividends, interest, and rent), and transfer receipts contributed to personal income growth in all states and the District of Columbia. The percent change in personal income across all states ranged from 6.1 percent in Colorado to 2.8 percent in West Virginia.
U.S. Current Account Deficit Widened in 2019
The U.S. current account deficit, which reflects the combined balances on trade in goods and services and income flows between U.S. residents and residents of other countries, widened by $7.4 billion, or 1.5 percent, to $498.4 billion in 2019. The widening mainly reflected an expanded deficit on secondary income and a reduced surplus on services that were partly offset by a reduced deficit on goods. The 2019 deficit was 2.3 percent of current…
U.S. Current Account Deficit Narrows in Fourth Quarter 2019
The U.S. current account deficit, which reflects the combined balances on trade in goods and services and income flows between U.S. residents and residents of other countries, narrowed by $15.6 billion, or 12.4 percent, to $109.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The narrowing mainly reflected a reduced deficit on goods that was partly offset by an expanded deficit on secondary income. The fourth quarter deficit was 2.0 percent of…
Arts and Culture Economy Grows 3.6 Percent in 2017
Arts and cultural economic activity, adjusted for inflation, increased 3.6 percent in 2017, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. That compares with a 5.3 percent increase in 2016. Arts and cultural economic activity accounted for 4.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), or $877.8 billion, in 2017.
BE-10 Survey: A Comprehensive Update on U.S. Direct Investment
It's time for BEA's benchmark survey of U.S. direct investment abroad, conducted every five years. This survey is used to produce statistics that capture changing trends in activities of U.S.-owned businesses in other countries. These Bureau of Economic Analysis statistics help business leaders make decisions about hiring and investing. They are used by policymakers and researchers to analyze how investment abroad affects jobs, wages,…
New Statistics Measure How Personal Income Is Distributed
BEA has developed prototype statistics that measure how the nation’s personal income is distributed across households, offering a new tool for assessing how Americans share in the nation’s economic growth.
January 2020 Trade Gap is $45.3 Billion
The U.S. monthly international trade deficit decreased in January 2020 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit decreased from $48.6 billion in December (revised) to $45.3 billion in January, as imports decreased more than exports. The previously published December deficit was $48.9 billion. The goods deficit decreased $2.6 billion in January to $67.0 billion. The services surplus increased $0.…
2019 Trade Gap is $616.4 Billion
The U.S. international trade deficit decreased in 2019 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit decreased from $627.7 billion in 2018 to $616.4 billion in 2019, as imports decreased more than exports. As a percentage of U.S. gross domestic product, the goods and services deficit was 2.9 percent in 2019, down from 3.0 percent in 2018. The goods deficit decreased from $887.3 billion in 2018 to $…
Personal Income and Outlays, January 2020
Personal income increased 0.6 percent in January after increasing 0.1 percent in December. Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.5 percent in January after increasing 0.1 percent in December.
GDP Increases in Fourth Quarter
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth rate is the same as in the “advance” estimate released in January. In the third quarter, real GDP also increased 2.1 percent.
Exploring the Space Economy
BEA has launched a research project to measure the multibillion-dollar U.S. space economy, such as satellites, rocket launches, and benefits like GPS navigation here on Earth.
The goal is to create a prototype set of statistics showing the space sector’s impact on the national economy. We are researching how to measure both public programs and private endeavors, with emphasis on capturing the value of the expanding commercial space…