The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business provides excellence in applied economic and business research to federal, state, and local government, as well as to businesses currently operating or those that desire to operate in the state of Arkansas. The Center further works to improve the economic opportunities of all Arkansans by conducting policy research in the public interest.

The Center was originally established as the Bureau of Business and Economic Research in 1943 to explore and report on economic, business, and social conditions in Arkansas. In addition to supporting research within the College, the Center supports economic development by providing economic and demographic data and analysis to business, government, and individuals. Over the years, the Center has grown to become a well-known point for communications and exchange of ideas, research, publications and data for universities, businesses, government, and individuals. In addition, the Center serves as a focal point in providing assistance to faculty and students in experimentation with their ideas and techniques in both theoretical and applied research.

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Northwest Arkansas Business Journal:  2008 40 Under 40 class:  Katherine Armentrout Deck

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Springdale: Enrollment rate rises

KFSM Channel 5: Housing sales up,but unsold properties hit all-time high

Blog: Northwest Arkansas no longer "recession proof"

Northwest Arkansas Times:  Home sales improve from first quarter of 2008, but still slow

Arkansas Democrat Gaztte: Surplus of homes shrinking in region

The Morning News:  New homes inventory shrinking

arkansasbusiness.com:  Residential construction slows; Absorption rate up slightly

Realtor Rightings: The current housing market and what's good about it

Arkansas Democrat Gazette State joblessness at 4.5%  

Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Home sales down in state; prices up

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  NW enduring, real estate report says

Benton County Daily Record:  Tied to opportunity:  Report indicates new construction continues to slow in some areas

Northwest Arkansas Times:  Room to grow:  Slowing construction helps vacancy rates remain level

Benton County Daily Record:  Some residents baffled by property assessments

The Morning News:  Real estate surplus plagues commercial sector

TalkBusiness:  Skyline Report:  Vacancy rates still high in NWA 

Northwest Arkansas Times:  Incomes rise in Northwest Arkansas

The Housing Bubble Blog:  It's not like buying a pair of shoes

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Commerce Park II suit settled

Straight Shooting Real Estate blog:  Average/median list prices and inventories for Aug. 4

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  IRS reminds 70,000 Arkansans to file for U.S. cash

Norhwest Arkansas Times:  County assessor updates board on declining real estate values

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  NEWS IN BRIEF

Northwest Arkansas Times:  If  you build it, will they come?  Home sales fall, but construction continues

Women In Networking:  The state of today's economy and what it means to you

arkansasbusiness.com:  Walton College retail research center to hold industry conference

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Wildlife areas leased for natural gas drilling

KFSM 5 NEWS:  New housing bill expected to have little area impact

Benton County Daily Record:  Property assessments questioned

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Bottled water in demand despite economy, critics

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  Gasoline sheds 8 cents in a week at state pumps

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  High-rise faces forced sale

The Morning News:  Legacy building parties settle disputes

Arkansas Democrat Gazette:  State joblessness at 5%

arkansasbusiness.com:  15 years of change

Government Repo Homes Blog:  Bank repossession woes escalate in 2008

 
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