Economics and Statistics Administration

Investment-related Resources

The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) prepares timely economic analysis, disseminates principal federal economic indicators, and oversees the Department’s statistical programs through the U.S. Census Bureau (Census) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). ESA also leads data, a key pillar of the Commerce's strategic plan – to open and make accessible Commerce data to spur innovation, job growth and improve quality of life.

Office of the Chief Economist
The Department of Commerce’s Chief Economist resides in ESA and is the principal economic advisor. The Office of the Chief Economist produces timely, important and accessible blogs, short-reports, charts and graphs featured on the ESA website.

ESA’s expert economists and analysts produce in-depth reports, fact sheets, and briefings on policy issues and current economic events. DOC and White House policymakers rely on these tools, as do American businesses, state and local governments, and news organizations around the world. Read ESA reports here.




 

Assess Costs Everywhere (ACE) Tool
ESA’s Office of the Chief Economist created the Assess Costs Everywhere (ACE) Tool to help businesses. The Assess Costs Everywhere (ACE) tool provides businesses with the analytic framework and resources to enable informed decision-making. When considering all factors, the United States offers many competitive advantages, from a strong business climate to a highly-skilled and productive workforce. Companies should find it more convenient and less costly to comply with government regulations operating in the U.S. than sourcing from and operating abroad.