The cornerstone for the data used on REAP are the state and county level income, earnings, employment and transfer payments data compiled and updated annually by the Regional Economic Measurement Division of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce (REMD/REIS - BEA, DOC).

"Collecting data on the local economy from the internet is akin to drinking water from a fire hydrant."

~ Paul Zelus, Idaho State University