Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence
The Premier Source for Information on Arizona's Economy
2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the Economic and Business Research Center. EBR continues its proud service to the citizens of Arizona by providing information and research on the economy that is vital to decision makers in both the public and private sectors. EBR's publications and website have been recognized for excellence on multiple occasions.
The center was created in 1949 as the Bureau of Business Research with the purpose of practical investigation and study of business and economic problems. Its objectives are the collection, analysis, arrangement, and dissemination of economic facts to:
- Assist business and government units to deal intelligently with present problems and plan for the future
- Provide decision makers and the public with the most up-to-date and accurate socio-economic and demographic data and analysis to promote informed development and use of our state's resources
- Train and assist faculty and students in the field of business and economic research
The Bureau underwent four name changes: one in 1957, when it became the Bureau of Business and Public Research, and another in 1965, when it became the Division of Economic and Business Research. In a sweeping reorganization and downsizing in 1991, the organization became the Economic and Business Research Program, and in 2003 its current moniker was adopted.
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