BBER Research
Research
For 75 years, BBER has provided economic data and forecasting to help state and local governments, business leaders, non-profit organizations, and community leaders identify and understand economic trends shaping New Mexico.
Techniques used in past publications, projects, and presentations have included:
- Focus Groups
- Survey Research
- Feasibility Studies
- Labor Market Research
- Demographics and Migration Analysis
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Economic Impact Analysis
- Employment Forecasting
- Fiscal Impact Analysis
At its core, BBER is a research group. All work is completed by PhD and Masters-level analysts who understand New Mexico. Our team is available for speaking engagements and presentations upon request.
BBER guarantees authoritative, objective and non-partisan results. The cost for a custom project is determined by the scope of work.
From the research archive
The Southwest Heartland: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (PDF)
Lee A. Reynis and Marshall J. Vest
A historical slide presentation comparing New Mexico and Arizona, with population, employment, income, and economic outlook material. Figures and projections reflect the original presentation, not current conditions.
Presentation on Los Alamos County (PDF)
A January 2003 presentation for the NM Northern Area Local Workforce Development Board, with historical Census and economic information.
Population Projections Without Trying (PDF)
Adelamar N. Alcantara
A September 24, 2002 Data Users Conference presentation explaining population projection terminology and methods.
Motor Fuel Taxes and Highway Finance in New Mexico (PDF)
The archived November 2001 report on motor fuel taxation and highway finance in New Mexico.
Measuring the Employment Impacts of the Living Wage Ordinance in Santa Fe, New Mexico (PDF)
Nicholas Potter
An archived version of the June 30, 2006 living-wage study. This original file differs from the version in the current publications catalog.
These files preserve historical research. Their figures and projections describe the original publication period. For an accessible copy, contact BBER.