GDP and the Economy: Preliminary Estimates for the Third Quarter of 2006
Real GDP increased 2.2 percent after increasing 2.6 percent, reflecting an acceleration in imports, a larger decrease in residential investment, and decelerations in inventory investment, consumer spending for services, and state and local government spending. Corporate profits picked up.

Government Receipts and Expenditures: Estimates for the Third Quarter of 2006
Net government saving decreased $34.8 billion to -$171.7 billion. Net Federal Government saving decreased $6.6 billion to -$169.7 billion. Net state and local government saving decreased $28.1 billion to -$2.0 billion.

BEA’s 2006 Research and Development Satellite Account: Preliminary Estimates for 1959–2002 and Effect on GDP and Other Measures
The 2006 R&D satellite account marks another milestone in BEA’s efforts to explore the effects of R&D on the economy. This article summarizes the key findings and discusses the key concepts behind the account.

• Previous NIPA Improvements Related to R&D
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Annual Industry Accounts: Revised Estimates for 2003–2005
Real economic growth continued to be strong in 2005, mainly reflecting strong growth in the services-producing sector. Thirty-one of the thirty-six services-producing industries expanded in 2005. The goods sector also expanded in 2005.

• Domestic Supply and Use of Oil and Gas Extraction and Petroleum and Coal Products (PDF • 1,983 KB)

Subject Guide for 2006
This guide lists the articles that were published in the Survey in 2006.