Bureau of Business and Economic Research

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) 

• Collects, analyzes, and disseminates economic information
• Provides research to identify economic problems and opportunities
• Delivers unbiased data and analysis concerning economic viability
• Spurs research initiatives at the Labovitz School of Business and Economics 
• Imparts hands-on, real-world research skills to students
• Contributes to strategic thinking about research data 

Funded by a special appropriation of the Minnesota Legislature, private contracts, and research grants, the BBER is actively involved in a number of current projects.