Welcome to the Bureau of Business and Economic Research
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of New Mexico is committed to contributing to the understanding of economic and demographic issues in New Mexico by collecting and disseminating information, providing technical expertise, and analyzing and conducting applied research for a diverse constituency including community organizations, businesses, labor unions, government officials, academia, students and others. Through these efforts, BBER will further the public service and educational missions of the University of New Mexico and contribute to the economic well-being of New Mexico residents.
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Data
- NM Statistics at a Glance
- Current Quarterly Economic
Indicators for NM Counties - BBER Population Estimates
- All Other Data
Research
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News & Events
Check back here regularly for information about the latest socioeconomic and demographic events.
Updated Employment and Wage Data by County: 2001-2008
We have updated tables with average annual covered wage and salary employment and average annual wages for covered workers. We've also added new tables with total annual wages for covered workers. All tables show data from 2001 to 2008. Follow the "more" link below and look for each topic under the "New Mexico Counties" section.
Census Bureau Population Estimates for U.S. and States: 2009
On December 23rd the U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimated for the U.S. and States for 2009. Estimates for earlier years were revised.
Economic Stimulus Funding Proposals
For a fee, BBER can produce economic impact analyses for economic stimulus package funding proposals. Email Dr. Lee Reynis at lreynis@unm.edu or Dr. Doleswar Bhandari at bhandar1@unm.edu to discuss your proposal. Please include "stimulus impacts" in the subject line of your message.
Recent Research and Presentations
- Comments on Tax Policy (Presented at the Conference on Understanding
the New Mexico Legislative Budget Process, 1/9/10) - A Chart and Map Book of Population and Selected Economic Indicators
for New Mexico Counties (Published Dec. 2009) - MainStreet Studies
- Arts and Cultural District Reports