Discussion Post: Bureau of Economic Analysis
The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides profit data for various industries in the United States.
Click on Data > by Economic Account > National> Corporate Profits
Scroll down and Click on Interactive Data
Corporate Profits by Industry"
In your initial response to the topic you have to answer all questions:
• Based on the most-recent figures, which of the following categories of industry classifications has the greatest profits:
o Financial or nonfinancial
o Manufacturing , transportation and warehousing, wholesale trade, or retail trade
o Durable goods or nondurable goods
• During the past years, which sectors had the largest and smallest percentage increase in profit?
• Which sectors, if any, experienced losses?
• What are the implications of the profit changes for expansion or contraction of the particular industries?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.