Projects and Publications Library
CBER research provides insight into economic issues that affect communities, businesses, and households in Indiana and beyond.
Our library includes an archive of published work searchable by topic and project partner.
Economic Indicators
Economic indicators are commonly used to measure the economy at the local, state, and national level.
These data include earnings and employment by industry, prices for producers and consumers, and monetary measures.
Hicks Weekly Commentary
CBER Director Michael Hicks shares his perspective on current issues in business, government, and society.
The views expressed here do not represent any funder or entity associated with Ball State University or its governing body.
Archived Site: Community Asset Inventory and Rankings (CAIR)
Browse county-level metrics in eight categories that influence local quality of life and economic conditions in Indiana communities.
Archived Site: Manufacturing and Logistics Scorecard
Compare state-level performance in several areas of the economy that affect the success of the manufacturing and logistics industries.
Partner: C2ER Cost of Living Index
The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) collects average pricing data to calculate and compare the average cost of living in cities across the USA.
Ball State CBER participates in the COLI project as a local data partner.