Center for Business & Economic Research
Located in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, the Center provides 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. Learn more...
Jebaraj leads CBER economic update
Quarterly Business Analysis Luncheon
The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas presented the regular Quarterly Business Analysis at a luncheon event. The event was at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville, 1325 North Palak Drive on May 23, 2017. Mervin Jebaraj, interim director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, presented the latest economic information about the Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas economies to community leaders from the region. The program highlighted new economic data on GDP growth, unemployment rates, personal income, and population estimates and analyzed the underlying trends that will affect the economic expansion in the state and region over the near term. The presentation also focused on new data available and the contributions of arts and culture to the Arkansas economy.
The Quarterly Business Analysis program builds networks of 
leaders from business, academic and governmental sectors in the region while addressing
key economic trends and immediate and long-term issues facing the regional and state
economy. The program typically lasts for approximately 60 minutes, including time
for questions and answers. The cost for the program and luncheon is $40. For more
information please contact the Center for Business and Economic Research at (479)
575-4151.
2016 State of the Region Report
Kathy Deck, Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, and Mike Harvey, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northwest Arkansas Council, spoke about regional economic trends and issues the Northwest Arkansas Region and the surrounding areas at the Quarterly Business Analysis Luncheon.
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Recent Research
- Results from the 2017-18 Survey of the Labor Market for New PhDs in Economics (January 2017)
- Estimating the Demand for and Supply of Early Childhood Education in Northwest Arkansas (September 2016)
- Examining the Status of African Americans and Hispanics in Arkansas (September 2016)
- Economic Impact of the Clean Line in Arkansas (November 2015)
- 2015 State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report (October 2015)
- The Economic Impact of the University of Arkansas (February 2015)
- Results from the 2016-17 Survey of the Labor Market for New PhDs in Economics (January 2016)
- 2014 State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report (October 2014)
- Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey (June 2014)
- Economic Impact of Legalizing Retail Alcohol Sales in Craighead, Faulkner, and Saline Counties (May 2014)
- Visitor Spending at the 2013 Bikes, Blues & BBQ Festival (January 2014)
- Economic Impact of University of Arkansas Athletics (October 2012)
- Revisiting the Economic Impact of the Fayetteville Shale (May 2012)
Economic Data
Find economic statistics from national, Arkansas, and specific metropolitan areas.
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- ArkansasOnline: Housing sales hit '06 level in state
- 40/29 News: Housing sales hit '06 level in state
- The Times-Picayune: Frank Broyles was the undisputed Boss Hog
- Talk Business and Politics: Northwest Arkansas cities work to invest strategically for tourism recruitment
- NWAOnline: Report dings Northwest Arkansas on ease of starting small businesses
- KUAF: Will workforce numbers increase
- The Commercial: Pine Bluff's unemployment rate ticks up for June
- Talk Business & Politics: Walton College economist hopes for labor force participation rate improvement; eyeing healthcare sector jobs
- Arkansas Business: UA Economist Mervin Jebaraj on Which Fast-Growing Industry Could Be the Most Unpredictable
- Talk Business & Politics: More corporate jobs cut at Wal-Mart's home office to end the second fiscal quarter
- Talk Business & Politics: Another article about millennials
- ArkansasOnline: State's June jobless rate holds at 3
- Harrison Daily: Jebaraj to speak at Economic Update Breakfast
- NWAOnline: Washington County Planning Department proposes hike to fees
- NWAhomepage.com/KNWA: Fayetteville Among Places with Lowest Inflation Rates in US
- Talk Business & Politics: New apartments in development on Walnut Street in Rogers
- Talk Business & Politics: Northwest Arkansas could see 'new trajectory' of growth if workforce needs are met
- ArkansasOnline: Lot-rent plans revive debate in Fayetteville
- Arkansas Business: Hospital boom creates development ripples across Northwest Arkansas
- NWAOnline: Washington County needs revenue, eyes UAMS' subleasing county property
- ArkansasOnline: Wal-Mart closing dazes Arkansas town
- Talk Business & Politics: Northwest Arkansas home sales up 10.3% in May
- NWAOnline: State jobless rate falls to 3.4% in May
- ArkansasOnline: Study: NW's art sector pumped in $131M in '15
- NWAhomepage.com: Fayetteville among places with lowest inflation rates in U.S.
- NWAOnline: Retail sales droop 0.3% in May
- Talk Business & Politics: Car-Mart doesn't expect negative impact from new car dealer's move to expand used cars
- Talk Business & Politics: State's expanding labor pool still has room to grow, experts say
- NWAOnline: Low unemployment in Northwest Arkansas falls lower still
- KNWA: Local businesses seeing benefits of growing population
- Talk Business & Politics: Car-Mart doesn't expect negative impact from new car dealer's move to expand used cars
- 40/29tv.com: Economic expert says Walmart will likely focus on E-Commerce to compete with Amazon
- Talk Business & Politics: Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue rebounds in May report, rising 8.9%
- Talk Business & Politics: Population growth strongest in Northwest Arkansas cities, Little Rock and Fort Smith see small gains
- Talk Business & Politics: Economist provides update on state, national economies, says Northwest Arkansas economy resilient
- ArkansasOnline: Northwest Arkansas economy stays healthy through April, analysis finds
- ArkansasOnline: Stalled subdivisions come back from recession woes
- ArkansasOnline: PHOTOS: After 43 years, landmark Arkansas eatery to close
- ArkansasOnline: State jobless rate dips to 3.5%, U.S. says
- Talk Business and Politics: Jebaraj to lead CBER quarterly economic update
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New & Noteworthy
Jebaraj Named Employee of the Second Quarter by Walton College
Mervin Jebaraj, assistant director in the Center for Business and Economic Research, has been named employee of the second quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
State of NWA Region Report, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Sept. 30
Speakers for the event include Mike Harvey, chief operating officer of the Northwest Arkansas Council, and University of Arkansas economist Kathy Deck, director of the university’s Center for Business and Economic Research.
Kathy Deck Joins St. Louis Fed’s Real Estate Industry Council
Kathy Deck, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, has been named to the Real Estate Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Jebaraj Named Employee of the Second Quarter by Walton College
Mervin Jebaraj, assistant director in the Center for Business and Economic Research, has been named employee of the second quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
State of NWA Region Report, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Sept. 30
Speakers for the event include Mike Harvey, chief operating officer of the Northwest Arkansas Council, and University of Arkansas economist Kathy Deck, director of the university’s Center for Business and Economic Research.
Kathy Deck Joins St. Louis Fed’s Real Estate Industry Council
Kathy Deck, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, has been named to the Real Estate Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
