SCB Centennial

The Survey of Current Business is 100! For over a century, BEA and its predecessor agencies have reported timely, relevant, and accurate statistics on the U.S. economy.

Look back at highlights from each decade of the SCB's history with reprints from the BEA archives, profiles of top influencers, original articles, downloadable posters, and other historical content.

The Survey of Current Business Through the Decades

View the Survey's centennial content by decade, featuring posters, articles, reprints, and historical content.

Original Articles

Feature articles on new topics and on recurring themes from current and former BEA staff, academics, and researchers.

SCB Reprints

Reprints of articles, including modern commentary, covering topics that had significant impact on BEA, its mission, and its accounts.

Top Influencer Profiles

We profile some of the top influencers on BEA and its accounts.

Downloadable Posters

Downloadable posters to commemorate the centennial of the Survey.

Historical Content

Interesting and noteworthy memorabilia from the BEA archives.