Under Secretary for Economic Affairs

Leadership

The Under Secretary for Economic Affairs leads the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA).

The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) provides timely economic analysis, disseminates national economic indicators, and serves as the administrator of the Department’s statistical programs through the U.S. Census Bureau (Census) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

ESA’s expert economists and analysts produce in-depth reports, fact sheets, and briefings on economic policy issues and current economic events.

The Department of Commerce and White House policymakers rely on these tools to inform economic policy decisions, as do American businesses, and state and local governments.

Commerce Hosts Inaugural Data Advisory Council (Video)

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As Colin Parris, Vice President of Software Research at General Electric, reflected on his participation in the inaugural Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) he said, “I...

Apr232015

Remarks from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker at the Inaugural Meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Council

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It is not hyperbole to call the Department of Commerce, “America’s Data Agency.” No other department can rival the reach, depth, and breadth of our data programs – from the...

Mar042015

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An Important New Tool in our Data Revolution

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Today we have reached an important milestone in the data transformation movement with the naming of members to Commerce Department’s new Data Advisory Committee (CDAC).

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USPTO Honors Award Winners 2015

The USPTO team holding their award aside Deputy Secretary Andrews.

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The Commerce Department's 66th annual Gold and Silver Honor Awards ceremony

About the U.S. Department of CommerceBruce H. AndrewsEmployee Engagement

Dec162014

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Challenging Mission, Strong Team

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Our country – the public, businesses, NGOs, non-profits, academic institutions and governments at all levels – relies on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic &...

Nov172014

Secretary Pritzker speaking at the Esri Conference July 2014

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Join Commerce’s Data Revolution: Innovation Leaders Need Apply

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Among those actions, launching a department-wide Data Advisory Council was a top priority and a key commitment. And today, I am pleased to say that we are making good on our...

Oct202014

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Commerce Data: Then & Now

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In July, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that our department will be hiring our first ever Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Oct152014

Jennifer van der Meer and Under Secretary Mark Doms at NYC STRATA + Hadoop World Conference

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Advocating the Transformative Power of Commerce Data at NYC STRATA + Hadoop World Conference

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Under Secretary Mark Doms participated in a high level data discussion this morning at the Strata+Hadoop World Conference in New York City

Sep252014

Under Secretary Mark Doms Speaks at the Big Data Innovation Summit in Boston, MA

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Data Innovation Summit: Taking Advantage of Boston’s Big Data Movement

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The federal government provides fundamental statistical building blocks about our population, our economy, and our climate.

Sep192014

Lessons Learned: Exploring the Value of Open Data on Capitol Hill

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Lessons Learned: Exploring the Value of Open Data on Capitol Hill

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Government data helps drive our economy and will increasingly become more important in the future.

Sep082014

1776 Roundtable: Businesses Growing Out of Data

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1776 Roundtable: Businesses Growing Out of Data

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This morning, I visited start-up hub 1776, to discuss the Department of Commerce’s efforts to make government data more accessible and informative – to build businesses, grow...

Jul292014

Using Data to Connect Workers with Employers at the 21st Century Career Counseling Data Jam

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Using Data to Connect Workers and Employers at Career Building Data Jam

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On Friday, I was part of the team...who joined up with Baltimore’s Morgan State University (MSU) to "data jam" on how to get America’s youth connected to jobs and...

Jul142014

Fostering Innovation, Creating Jobs, Driving Better Decisions: The Value of Government Data

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New Commerce Department report explores huge benefits, low cost of government data

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Today we are pleased to roll out an important new Commerce Department report on government data. “Fostering Innovation, Creating Jobs, Driving Better Decisions: The Value of...

Jun302014

The American Community Survey: Best Quality Data with the Least Public Burden

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The American Community Survey: Best Quality Data with the Least Public Burden

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“Better Data for Better Decisions” is my mantra as I crisscross the country talking to people about making the data we collect easier to find, understand and use.

Jun172014

Under Secretary Doms (far right), leads a panel discussion with Chief Economist Sue Helper (from left to right), Hal Sirkin, Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group, and Katy George, Director, McKinsey & Co.

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Assess Costs Everywhere – Now Even Better!

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Where to locate your business or a new facility for your business is a complicated decision. Many variables are involved, and if you are considering a location outside of the...

May122014

Census Bureau Kicks Off National Bike to Work Week and Releases First-Ever Data Focused on Biking and Walking to Work

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Census Bureau Kicks Off National Bike to Work Week and Releases First-Ever Data Focused on Biking and Walking to Work

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The U.S. Census Bureau today kicked off National Bike to Work Week and released the first-ever data on the number of people who bike and walk to work.

May222014

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Investing in Data, Investing in America

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The Department of Commerce’s mantra is that America is “Open for Business.” As President Obama highlighted at Tuesday’s Investing in America roundtable, this has never been...

Apr082014