Survey of Current Business : Volume 93 Number 5: May 2013

May 2013

Bureau of Economic Analysis

Volume 93 Number 5

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GDP and the Economy: Advance Estimates for the First Quarter of 2013 (PDF)

Real GDP rose 2.5 percent after rising 0.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Inventory investment and exports turned up, and consumer spending picked up.

Preview of the 2013 Comprehensive Revision of the National Income and Product Accounts: Statistical Changes (PDF)

As part of the 14th comprehensive NIPA revision to be released in July, various statistical changes will update the accounts to more accurately portray the evolving U.S. economy.

NIPA Translation of the Fiscal Year 2014 Federal Budget (PDF)

BEA prepares federal government estimates that are based on the proposed budget of the U.S. government. This analysis is often used to gauge the effects of the federal budget on U.S. economic activity.

Annual Industry Accounts: Advance Statistics on GDP by Industry for 2012 (PDF)

The durable-goods manufacturing, finance and insurance, and wholesale trade industries were the largest contributors to economic growth in 2012. Overall, 19 of 22 industry groups contributed to growth.

BEA Briefing:
Modernizing and Enhancing BEA’s International Economic Accounts: A Progress Report and Plans for Implementation (PDF)

An update on BEA’s efforts to modernize these accounts to better align them with updated international guidelines.

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Additional Information About the NIPA Estimates (PDF)
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