Using the BEA Web site
Where can I find additional statistics and information about the nation's economy [beyond what BEA produces]?
You may have reached this FAQ for several reasons. Most likely, you have reached it due to searching on a topic or economic terminology that is outside the realms of what BEA produces and handles in reference to our nation's economy. If this most represents your case, we are confident that you will find further information pertaining to your query within the drop-down menu below. Refer to the menu to access additional economic information, statistics, and publications beyond the scope of what BEA produces.
Who can link to the BEA web site?
Organizations are free to link to the BEA web site (www.bea.gov). Organizations may use the BEA logo on a web page as an aid to establishing link identity, but use of the logo for any other purpose is prohibited
Disclaimer
Links on the BEA web site to non-Federal Government web sites do not imply endorsement by BEA or the Department of Commerce for any particular product, service, organization, company, information provider, or content.
Can organizations advertise on or offer promotions through the BEA web site?
The BEA web site does not accept advertising or provide promotional materials or services of any kind.
Does BEA endorse or recommend commercial products and services?
As a U.S. Government agency, BEA is not permitted to endorse or recommend commercial products or services. Any reference or link that you establish to the BEA web site must not contain information that suggests such an endorsement or recommendation by BEA. Similarly, any link that BEA places on its official web site will not contain information that endorses or recommends a referenced organization.
Will the FAQ database be expanded over time?
As BEA releases the new FAQ database, we recognize that the questions and answers in the system represent a small portion of the information that users may need. The system will expand and improve over time, as more questions are added from BEA’s users, and economic account areas. We encourage you to submit new questions for consideration by using the “Ask a Question” feature in the FAQ database. We also welcome your questions and comments regarding this new FAQ platform. Please address all feedback to WEBMASTER@bea.gov.
Can I browse the FAQs by categories?
Should users prefer to browse the FAQ database before searching, the system allows navigation of FAQs by categories using the drop-down menu.
When using the interactive tables, how do I choose more than one line at one time?
In order to select more than one option, press and hold down the "Ctrl" or "Control" key when selecting each item with the mouse arrow.
How can larger tables be printed?
Many tables on the BEA web site are extremely wide. When possible, these tables are posted as Adobe PDF files for easier printing. (When printing a PDF file, be sure to select "Print as image" in the print dialog box.) If the table is not available in PDF format, try these adjustments:
How is Adobe Reader used?
After Adobe Reader is installed, it should launch automatically when you click on a link to a PDF file. If you have trouble printing a PDF file, try one or both of the following: