Changes

The GDP was recognized by the Department of Commerce as its greatest achievement of the 20th century and has been ranked as one of the three most influential measures that affect U.S. financial markets. Since the NIPAs were first developed in the aftermath of the [[Great Depression]], BEA has developed and extended its estimates to cover a wide range of economic activities.  

The GDP was recognized by the Department of Commerce as its greatest achievement of the 20th century and has been ranked as one of the three most influential measures that affect U.S. financial markets. Since the NIPAs were first developed in the aftermath of the [[Great Depression]], BEA has developed and extended its estimates to cover a wide range of economic activities.  

Today, BEA prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such key issues as economic growth, regional economic development, interindustry relationships, and the Nation's position in the world economy.<ref>[http://www.bea.gov/about/mission.htm United States Bureau of Economic Analysis]</ref>

Today, BEA prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such key issues as economic growth, regional economic development, interindustry relationships, and the Nation's position in the world economy.<ref>[https://www.bea.gov/about/mission.htm United States Bureau of Economic Analysis]</ref>

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