Let's start with a written description of these frequently used statistical series and then follow with a table that shows how these three measures of income differ.
National income is a broader national level economic measure than is personal income.
Personal income measures national level income to persons and nonprofit corporations . Disposable personal income measures the after-tax income of persons and nonprofit corporations . It is calculated by subtracting personal tax and nontax payments from personal income. References Bureau of Economic Analysis Home Page. Please review our legal notices , disclaimer and privacy policy .