Center for Business and Economic Research
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The Ball State University
Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), formerly the Bureau of Business Research, is an economic policy and forecasting research center housed within the Miller College of Business
at Ball State University
in Muncie, Indiana
. CBER research encompasses health care, public finance, regional economics, transportation, and energy sector studies. In addition to research, CBER serves as the forecasting element in the Muncie
area – hosting five state and federal economic forecasting roundtables.
as the Bureau of Business Research at Ball State University. The founding was initiated by Dr. Robert P. Bell soon after being hired as the first dean of the College of Business. Dr. Joseph Brown from the University of Georgia became the first director of the bureau. The focus of the bureau was to look for research opportunities and provide faculty with help pursuing those opportunities. Also, focus was placed on using faculty in applied business research.
The focus of the center has changed significantly since its inception. An official name change from the Bureau of Business Research to the Center for Business and Economic Research occurred in 2008. Currently, the center works in the community through services of economic policy research, national, state, and local forecasting, and data analysis.
, a peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles aimed at improving business practices or enhancing instructional efforts through application, transfer, and interpretation of knowledge.
(IBB). The IBB provides weekly economic analysis, forecasting, and leading economic indicators to the business community, media, and policymakers.
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), formerly the Bureau of Business Research, is an economic policy and forecasting research center housed within the Miller College of Business
Miller College of Business
The Miller College of Business is the business college of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.-Degree Programs:The college offers degree programs in five departments:*Accounting*Business and Marketing Education*Economics*Finance...
at Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie is a city in Center Township, Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. It is the principal city of the Muncie, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 118,769...
. CBER research encompasses health care, public finance, regional economics, transportation, and energy sector studies. In addition to research, CBER serves as the forecasting element in the Muncie
Muncie
-Other:*Chuck Muncie, American football player*Muncie , transmission manufacturer for General Motors**Muncie SM465 transmission, manufactured by the above company-See also:*Muncy *Munsee language, Algonquian language, Lenape...
area – hosting five state and federal economic forecasting roundtables.
History
The Center for Business and Economic Research was founded the late 1960s1960s
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called The Sixties, denoting the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends across the globe...
as the Bureau of Business Research at Ball State University. The founding was initiated by Dr. Robert P. Bell soon after being hired as the first dean of the College of Business. Dr. Joseph Brown from the University of Georgia became the first director of the bureau. The focus of the bureau was to look for research opportunities and provide faculty with help pursuing those opportunities. Also, focus was placed on using faculty in applied business research.
The focus of the center has changed significantly since its inception. An official name change from the Bureau of Business Research to the Center for Business and Economic Research occurred in 2008. Currently, the center works in the community through services of economic policy research, national, state, and local forecasting, and data analysis.
Recent studies
CBER regularly releases studies and publications on various topics including health care, public finance, regional economics, transportation, and energy.| Study Name | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Damage Estimates for Pakistani Flood 2010 Pakistan floods The 2010 Pakistan floods began in late July 2010, resulting from heavy monsoon rains in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan regions of Pakistan and affected the Indus River basin. Approximately one-fifth of Pakistan's total land area was underwater, approximately... Events, 2010 |
August 2010 |
| Indiana's Manufacturing Employment Trends | July 2010 |
| The Economic Effects of Indiana's Property Tax Property tax A property tax is an ad valorem levy on the value of property that the owner is required to pay. The tax is levied by the governing authority of the jurisdiction in which the property is located; it may be paid to a national government, a federated state or a municipality... Rate Limits |
February 2010 |
| Who Lost Jobs When the Minimum Wage Minimum wage in the United States , the federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour. Some states and municipalities have set minimum wages higher than the federal level , with the highest state minimum wage being $8.67 in Washington. Some U.S. territories are exempt... Rose? |
February 2010 |
| Intrastate Distribution of State Government Revenues and Expenditures in Indiana | January 2010 |
| Business Brief: Trends in Employment and Earnings in Delaware County Delaware County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 118,769 people, 47,131 households, and 29,692 families residing in the county. The population density was 302 people per square mile . There were 51,032 housing units at an average density of 130 per square mile... |
January 2010 |
| Cluster Analysis of Key Sectors: Boone County Boone County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 46,107 people, 17,081 households, and 12,810 families residing in the county. The population density was 109 people per square mile . There were 17,929 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile... and Surrounding Areas |
December 2009 |
| Some Preliminary Evaluation of the Cash for Clunkers Program | November 2009 |
| A Forecasting Mea Culpa – Maybe? | October 2009 |
| The 2009 Holiday Retail Sales Forecast | November 2009 |
| The Indiana State Fair: 2008 Economic Impact and 2009 Projections | October 2009 |
| Cultural Tourism in Indiana: The Impact and Clustering of the Arts and Creative Sectors in This Recession | May 2009 |
| 2009 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card | February 2009 |
| Local Government Reform in Indiana | January 2009 |
| Tourism-Related Commerce in Indiana | January 2009 |
| Did the Increase in Minimum Wage Cause Our Unemployment Rate to Rise? | September 2008 |
| Understanding the Sub-Prime Markets: A Narrative | October 2008 |
| Understanding Regional Poverty: What is Poverty? | September 2008 |
| New Media, Information Technology and Indiana: A Retrospective on the 2000 Battelle Study | January 2009 |
| 2008 National Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card | May 2008 |
American Journal of Business
CBER houses the managing office of the American Journal of BusinessAmerican Journal of Business
The American Journal of Business is a bi-annual academic journal published in the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University. Founded in 1985, the first issue was published in March 1986 under the title Mid-American Journal of Business...
, a peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles aimed at improving business practices or enhancing instructional efforts through application, transfer, and interpretation of knowledge.
Indiana Business Bulletin
CBER also publishes the online publication, Indiana Business BulletinIndiana Business Bulletin
The Indiana Business Bulletin provides weekly economic analysis, forecasting, and leading economic indicators to the business community, media, and policymakers. The website is published and maintained by the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Miller College of Business at Ball State...
(IBB). The IBB provides weekly economic analysis, forecasting, and leading economic indicators to the business community, media, and policymakers.
Awards and recognitions
- 2009 Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER) Award of Excellence in Websites for CBER Data Center – County Profiles
- 2009 AUBER Award of Excellence in Newsletters, Brochures and Other Promotional Materials for CBER Open House
- 2009 AUBER Award of Excellence in Special Studies, Technical or Contract Reports for Local Government Reform in Indiana
- 2008 AUBER Award of Excellence in Electronic Publications for State of Manufacturing and Logistics in Indiana