Brian McDonald

Brian McDonald is an economist who served as the director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) from 1982 to 2000. Brian Earned his B.A. in economics from Georgetown University and went on to earn his Ph.D. in economics from The University of Pennsylvania

During his tenure as director, McDonald oversaw research on the economic conditions of New Mexico, including analyzing the state's energy sector, labor market, and income distribution. He also led efforts to expand the BBER's outreach to the broader community by establishing partnerships with government agencies, businesses, and other organizations to provide economic analysis and forecasting.