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Economics and Statistics Administration

Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

202-482-3727
http://www.esa.doc.gov

UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS(vacancy)
https://www.commerce.gov/about/leadership

Bureau Directors

Bureau Directors
Economic AnalysisMary Bohman, Acting
https://www.commerce.gov/bureaus-and-offices/bea
U.S. CensusRonald S. Jarmin, Acting
[Robert Santos—confirmed by Senate; swearing-in forthcoming]
https://www.commerce.gov/bureaus-and-offices/census

The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), headed by the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, has three principal components: the Office of the Chief Economist, the Bureau of the Census, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. ESA develops policy options, analyzes economic developments, manages economic data systems, and produces a major share of U.S. economic and demographic statistics, including the national economic indicators. The Under Secretary is the chief economic adviser to the Secretary and provides leadership and executive management for the Office of the Chief Economist and the Bureaus of Economic Analysis and of the Census.

http://www.esa.gov/content/about-economics-statistics-administration

Bureau of Economic Analysis

[For the Bureau of Economic Analysis statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Dec. 29, 1980, 45 FR 85496]

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) provides the most accurate, relevant, and timely economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA's economic statistics offer a comprehensive picture of the U.S. economy. BEA prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such issues in the world economy.

BEA's national economic statistics provide a comprehensive look at U.S. production, consumption, investment, exports and imports, and income and saving. The international transactions accounts provide information on trade in goods and services (including the balance of payments and trade), investment income, and government and private finances. In addition, the accounts measure the value of U.S. international assets and liabilities and direct investment by multinational companies.

The regional accounts provide data on total and per capita personal income by region, State, metropolitan area, and county, and on gross State product. The industry economic account provides a detailed view of the interrelationships between U.S. producers and users and the contribution to production across industries.

http://www.bea.gov | Email: customerservice@bea.gov

Bureau of the Census

[For the Bureau of the Census statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Sept. 16, 1975, 40 FR 42765]

The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent office by act of March 6, 1902 (32 Stat. 51). The major functions of the Census Bureau are authorized by the Constitution, which provides that a census of population shall be taken every 10 years, and by laws codified as title 13 of the United States Code. The law also provides that the information collected by the Census Bureau from individual persons, households, or establishments be kept strictly confidential and be used only for statistical purposes.

The Census Bureau is responsible for the decennial censuses of population and housing; the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments, manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction industries, and transportation; current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other intervals; compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including data on imports, exports, and shipping; special censuses at the request and expense of State and local government units; publication of estimates and projections of the population; publication of current data on population and housing characteristics; and current reports on manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, services, construction, imports and exports, State and local government finances and employment, and other subjects.

The Census Bureau makes available statistical results of its censuses, surveys, and other programs to the public through the Internet, mobile applications, and other media. The Bureau also prepares special tabulations sponsored and paid for by data users. It also produces statistical compendia, catalogs, guides, and directories that are useful in locating information on specific subjects. Upon request, the Bureau makes searches of decennial census records and furnishes certificates to individuals for use as evidence of age, relationship, or place of birth. A fee is charged for searches.

http://www.census.gov | Email: PIO@census.gov

Office of the Chief Economist

The economists and analysts of the Office of the Chief Economist analyze domestic and international economic developments and produce in-depth reports, factsheets, briefings, and social media postings. These tools cover policy issues and current economic events, as well as economic and demographic trends. Department of Commerce and White House policymakers, American businessmen, State and local governments, and news organizations worldwide rely on these tools.

http://www.esa.gov/content/chief-economist

Sources of Information

Archived Records

The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that BEA records have been assigned to record group 375.

https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/375.html?_ga=2.203325393.1312685709.1634330345-1378874314.1634330345

The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that Census Bureau records have been assigned to record group 029.

https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/029.html?_ga=2.256758347.1312685709.1634330345-1378874314.1634330345

Career Opportunities

Visit the "Working at BEA" web page to learn about a career that involves economic analysis for measuring and better understanding the U.S. economy.

https://www.bea.gov/about/working-at-bea

Visit the "Census Careers" web page to explore a career with one of the most important statistical organizations in the world.

http://www.census.gov/about/census-careers.html

Learning Center

The BEA maintains an online learning center.

https://www.bea.gov/resources/learning-center

Library

The Census Bureau collection formats include audio, images, mobile apps, video, and publications.

https://www.census.gov/library.html