GDP and the Economy: Preliminary Estimates for the Third Quarter of 2007
Real GDP increased 4.9 percent after increasing 3.8 percent in the second quarter. The acceleration reflected accelerations in exports, consumer spending, and inventory investment. Investment in nonresidential structures slowed, and residential investment continued to decline.

Government Receipts and Expenditures: Third Quarter of 2007
Net government saving decreased $43.4 billion to –$236.8 billion. Net Federal Government saving decreased $22.4 billion to –$229.2 billion. Net state and local government saving decreased $21.1 billion to –$7.7 billion.

BEA Briefing: Integrating the 2002 Benchmark Input-Output Accounts and the 2002 Annual Industry Accounts
Better integration of these two accounts has long been a goal of BEA. For the 2002 accounts, a new model was implemented. This BEA Briefing is the first in a series of articles that will explain important aspects of BEA’s accounts in less technical language.

Subject Guide for 2007
This guide lists the articles that were published in the Survey in 2007.

Schedule of BEA News Releases in 2008