This week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) put in place a set of critical changes in how it measures America’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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New Calculations of U.S. GDP Finally Take Research and Development Into Account
Mind Matter
It’s a cliché to note that ideas power the American economy. This week’s official revisions of growth tells us just how significant a factor they are.

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