Pittsburg State University’s Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) provides applied economic research, including impact analyses, market feasibility studies, and econometric modeling, to facilitate informed decision-making by business leaders, non-profit administrators, and public policymakers. The BERC also serves as a public source and disseminator for local, regional, state, and national economic data.
The BERC delivers economic data and reports to the City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce. These reports include labor market information, banking and bankruptcy statistics, building permit trends, wage data, demographic information, and taxable sales.
In addition to the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area data, the BERC also delivers data files for Micropolitan areas across the United States. These files are broken down by individual area, as well as time series data for various industries. Data includes labor market information, demographics, and industry breakdowns.
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BERC offers a range of research and analytical services to support informed decision-making, economic development, and community planning, including:
Director: Michael Davidsson, Ph.D.
Assistant: Shipra Paul, MBA
Administrative Associate: Melissa Payne
Graduate Assistant: Julie Wilson
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Economic Development Assistant:
Jordan Moser
