Nebraska Bureau of Business Research

Nebraska Bureau of Business Research The Bureau of Business Research (BBR) is an economic and business research entity of the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Like us to post on the wall and view current announcements. http://bbr.unl.edu/ The Bureau of Business Research (BBR) is an applied economic and business research entity of the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Located in the Department of Economics, the BBR exists to accomplish two primary purposes. First, it provides relevant information and insightful data on economic c

onditions, in Nebraska, the Great Plains, and the nation as a general service to individuals and businesses in the state. Second, the BBR provides economists with practical opportunities to conduct applied economic research and trains students of economics and business in the conduct of applied research on timely economic and business topics. The BBR regularly publishes reports summarizing its sponsored research studies and also publishes outlooks and analyses in the newsletter The Nebraska Economy.

“I just don’t think we’ve really had a commitment to growth in the state,” said Eric Thompson, a University of Nebraska-...
04/21/2026

“I just don’t think we’ve really had a commitment to growth in the state,” said Eric Thompson, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln economist. “I just think we’ve been focused on other priorities — and that’s OK. But this is one of the things that happens.”

A new Flatwater analysis shows the state has fallen behind its neighbors. Business leaders are diagnosing why – and hoping new efforts will reverse the troubling trend.

Best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy, prosperous new year from the faculty and staff members! ...
12/22/2025

Best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy, prosperous new year from the faculty and staff members! 🎄🎄

Please note UNL offices will be closed between December 23, 2025, and January 2, 2026, in observance of the holiday season.

Eric Thompson, K.H. Nelson College Professor of Economics and director of the Nebraska Bureau of Business Research (BBR)...
12/21/2025

Eric Thompson, K.H. Nelson College Professor of Economics and director of the Nebraska Bureau of Business Research (BBR), discussed Nebraska's financial future on the Grow Lincoln radio show.

Listen to the recording, the segment begins at 10:24:

Podcast Episode · Grow Lincoln · 12/13/2025 · 40m

12/21/2025
11/12/2025

The Nebraska Chamber Foundation, in partnership with First Five Nebraska and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Bureau of Business Research, unveiled groundbreaking new research today that highlights the vital connection between access and Nebraska’s economic future.

Significant findings in "Unlocking Nebraska’s Potential: Child Care as a Key to Nebraska’s Economic Future," include:

🔹 $1.74 billion lost in business output annually due to inadequate childcare
🔹 $1.61 billion in lost labor income
🔹 Over 6,800 jobs lost due to workforce disruptions
🔹 Nebraska’s high labor force participation and strong birth rate signal a growing demand for accessible care
🔹 Childcare costs range from $9,000 to $15,000 per child annually

If wants to attract and retain working families, we must create a childcare system that is accessible, affordable and reliable. Learn more and access the report: https://firstfivenebraska.org/unlocking-nebraskas-potential-child-care-report/

08/25/2025

Say hello to the class of 2029 👋

08/25/2025

Welcome back , and welcome home Class of 2029!

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