Business and Economy Blog Posts
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Research Matters BlogCensus Bureau Economists to Present at AEA and ASSA Annual MeetingsU.S. Census Bureau economists and social scientists are set to present their research findings at the annual meeting of the AEA and ASSA.
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Research Matters BlogIs AI Use Increasing Among Small Businesses?
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Global Reach BlogCensus Bureau “Verify” Messages in the Automated Export System: Verify
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Random Samplings BlogHealth Insurance Coverage Measurement in Two Major SurveysThis blog provides an overview of key similarities and differences between CPS ASEC and ACS health insurance coverage measures.
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Global Reach BlogA Guide to Report Exporting GoldData is essential in estimating the U.S. GDP, but what happens when it is corrupted or manipulated?
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Random Samplings BlogIntegrating Our Business Statistics for an Ever-Changing U.S. EconomyReimagining the flow of economic business data from data respondents to users.
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Deputy Director's BlogReflecting on Years Past and Looking Forward to 2024As we welcome 2024, I would like to take some time to reflect on the last year, on our staff and, of course, on our agency.
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Random Samplings Blog2022 Economic Census – End of Data CollectionServing as the cornerstone of the nation’s economic statistics, the economic census is the most comprehensive measure of our nation’s economic activity.
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Global Reach BlogGlobal Reach Blog - Part II: Who Is the Ultimate Consignee?Part II: This Global Reach Blog describing how to report the Ultimate Consignee on the Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the AES.
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Random Samplings BlogDifference Between the Supplemental and Official Poverty MeasuresThere has been continued debate about the best way to measure poverty in the U.S. since the first official U.S. poverty statistics were published.
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Random Samplings BlogTransforming the Census Bureau’s Annual Surveys of BusinessesAs part of the Census Bureau’s ongoing commitment to innovation, we are working to reengineer our processes to increase efficiency and improve the data generate
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Random Samplings BlogProviding Users With Accessible DataMany people associate the U.S. Census Bureau with the decennial census, the once a decade count of every person living in the United States.
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Random Samplings Blog2022 Economic Census in The Island AreasThe Economic Census is the official five-year measure of American businesses and the economy.
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Random Samplings BlogCenso Económico del 2022 en las Áreas InsularesLa Oficina del Censo recopila datos del censo económico en Áreas Insulares.
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Director's Blog2022 Economic Census is Underway – Have You Responded?The March 15, 2023 deadline to respond to the 2022 Economic Census is fast approaching! Have you responded yet? Let me tell you why it’s important to do so.
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Research Matters BlogCensus Bureau Economists to Present at AEA and ASSA Annual MeetingsU.S. Census Bureau economists are set to present research findings at the annual meeting of the AEA and ASSA January 6–8.
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Random Samplings BlogHigh Frequency Business Survey Highlights Trends in the U.S. EconomyIn April 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau launched two new surveys to produce near real-time data on the challenges small businesses and households were facing due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Matters BlogCensus Bureau Economists to Present at the American Economic Association and Allied Social Science Association Annual MeetingsU.S. Census Bureau economists are set to present at the annual meeting of the AEA and ASSA scheduled to be held virtually Jan. 7–9.
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Global Reach BlogData-Driven Business Decisions Begin HereIn addition to the decennial census, we conduct the Economic Census, Census of Governments, American Community Survey (ACS) and many other surveys.
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Random Samplings BlogTracking Economic Changes Using Census Bureau DataThe Census Bureau’s economic programs serve a national need, providing data to all while utilizing scientifically valid and transparent methodology.
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Research Matters BlogCensus Bureau Economists to Present at American Economic Association and Allied Social Science Association Annual MeetingsU.S. Census Bureau economists will present the results from their research at the annual meeting of the American Economic Association and the Allied Social Science Associations.
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Global Reach BlogFancy Another Pint?Beer is one of the most widely consumed drinks. Few would question its worldwide appeal but I want to show you what the numbers say.
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Global Reach BlogExports Between the United States and Puerto Rico (Part 3)Hello trade community! Welcome back for the third and last part of this three-part blog series about export shipments to Puerto Rico.
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Random Samplings BlogData to Inform the Public and Decision-Makers During a Global PandemicWhile we have modified some of our work, we have still been able to maintain operations, release our data products, and continue to serve the data user community.
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Research Matters BlogThe Impact of 2010 Census Hiring on the Unemployment RateThe U.S. Census Bureau hires hundreds of thousands of temporary workers to conduct the decennial census.
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Global Reach BlogSchedule B: Unit of Measure ChangesThe U.S. Census Bureau regularly updates the Schedule B export classification codes in January and July.
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Random Samplings BlogEnvisioning 21st-Century Statistics on the NationMost of the news coming out of the U.S. Census Bureau lately has, understandably, focused on our preparations for the 2020 Census.
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Research Matters BlogFresh Uses for the Management and Organizational Practices Survey InstrumentThe U.S. Census Bureau develops instruments to collect information of use to many stakeholders, including businesses.
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Director's BlogInnovation in Economic Measurement and the Vital Role of CollaborationLast week I was fortunate to attend the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which brought together policy makers, economists, members of the media and other experts.
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Director's Blog2017 Economic Census Has LaunchedOn May 1, the 2017 Economic Census launched as the U.S. Census Bureau began notifying 3.7 million businesses nationwide by mail with instructions on how to complete the survey online.
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Director's BlogDirector's Blog: Making our Statistics Accessible, Anywhere, AnytimeThe U.S. Census Bureau is proud to announce a new collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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Random Samplings BlogCelebrating First Anniversary of the Advance Quarterly Services ReportFebruary 2018 marks one year since the U.S. Census Bureau rolled out the Advance Quarterly Services Report, which provides estimates of revenue for selected aggregate service industries.
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Research Matters BlogBusiness Formation Statistics: A New Census Bureau Product that Takes the Pulse of Early-Stage U.S. Business ActivityEmployer business startups (new firms with employees) play a key role in job creation and productivity growth in the U.S. economy.
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Research Matters BlogCensus Bureau Economists to Present at 2018 Allied Social Science Association and American Economic Association Meeting in PhiladelphiaU.S. Census Bureau economists will present results from their research at the annual meeting of the Allied Social Science Association (ASSA) and American Economic Association (AEA) in Philadelphia Jan. 5-7, 2018.
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Random Samplings BlogMeasuring the Holiday Shopping SeasonAs the holiday shopping season nears, U.S. retailers are gearing up for the promotions to attract shoppers into their stores.
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Random Samplings BlogThe Role of Firm Age in the Dynamics of Job Creation and DestructionThe 2015 BDS provide annual statistics on job creation and destruction, establishment births and deaths, and firm startups and shutdowns.
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