Chronicling 100 Years of the U.S. Economy

Published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
SCB Centennial Celebration July 2020 – July 2021

SCB Centennial

The Survey of Current Business is turning 100! We are pleased to present a look back at a century of achievements and innovation as we highlight each decade of its history with original articles, reprints from the BEA archives, profiles of top influencers, downloadable posters, and other historical content. Check back here through July 2021 for new material.

 

Original Articles

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

Artwork of article covers

SCB Reprints

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

Artwork of old SCB covers

 

Top Influencer Profiles

As we celebrate the centennial of the Survey, we profile some of the top influencers on BEA and its accounts.

Photos of economic influencers of the past century

Downloadable Posters

Downloadable posters to commemorate the centennial of the Survey. Check back here often!

Image of the SCB decade poster series

 

Historical Content

Interesting and noteworthy memorabilia from the BEA archives. Stay tuned as more historical content from each decade is added throughout the centennial celebration.

Collage of historical SCB images