Stories
The Economic and Business Research Center conducts research, analysis, and other economic services for a wide array of industries and organizations. Here are some of our stories:
2010
Costs and Contribution of the "Border Effect"Assessing the economic effects of Arizona's location along the international border with Mexico is complex. However this analysis demonstrates positive contributions to Arizona's economy from its crossborder ties with Mexico.
Building Arizona’s Future: Jobs, Innovation & CompetitivenessIn the Arizona Town Hall 2010, Dr. Vera Pavlakovich-Kochi points out that the continuing process of globalization and a rapidly changing world require frequent adjustments from a state or region wanting to stay in, or even better, lead the game…
Arizona is Coming Out of Recession, But SlowlyThe big question mark for the second half of the year is consumer confidence and the long term impacts of the State's budget woes.
2009
Crisis in Arizona State GovernmentEBR director Marshall Vest on the dire nature of the Arizona state budget: after significant budget cuts over the past two years, this year the state is spending $10.1 billion, though revenues of only $6.4 billion will be collected.
2009 Economic Indicators for Arizona-Sonora Border RegionNew report helps identify opportunities and challenges involved in building a more prosperous and competitive region across the international border.
Mexican Visitors Contribute Nearly $1 Billion to Metro Tucson EconomyEller's Economic and Business Research Center recently released a new economic impact study commissioned by the Arizona Office of Tourism.
2008
Arizona Metro Areas See Dramatic Increases in ExportsExports of goods from Arizona's metro areas to global markets increased by 22.5% from 2005 to 2006.
Arizona Space Industry Generates Over $250M, Creates 3,300 JobsNew EBR study demonstrates that the UA is the dominant influence in the state's astronomy and planetary research endeavors.
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