National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Overview
National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is a private, non-profit research organization that conducts economic research and provides data on various economic indicators, including definitions and classifications of geographic areas for statistical purposes. Founded in 1920, NBER is known for its Business Cycle Dating Committee, which officially determines U.S. recession dates.
Key Concepts
Business cycle dating is the official determination of economic expansion and contraction periods. Working papers are research papers distributed before formal publication for peer review. Economic indicators are statistics that provide information about economic performance and trends. Research affiliates are academic economists who contribute to NBER’s research programs.
Research Areas
- Macroeconomics and monetary policy
- Labor economics and demographics
- Health economics
- Public finance and taxation
- Urban and regional economics
- International trade and finance
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