Companies and EINs that are not active in a survey year are dropped from the sample. New EINs are identified in a birth selection procedure and included in the survey. USES The Bureau of Economic Analysis uses the data as an input to estimates of national income and product accounts. The Department of Transportation uses the estimates for policy development, program management, and evaluation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses the estimates in developing producer price indices and productivity measures.
Researchers use the estimates for market research and segmentation.
Private businesses use the estimates to measure market share, analyze business potential, and plan investment decisions.