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The BBR regularly publishes reports summarizing its sponsored research studies and also publishes outlooks and analyses.

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2025

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Aggregate Survey Reports of the Leading Economic Indicator, Nebraska

2024

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Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: April 24, 2024

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Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: August 21, 2024

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Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: July 26, 2024

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Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: July 3, 2024

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Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: March 27, 2024

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Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: May 22, 2024

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Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: September 27, 2024

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Producer Services: An Engine for High-Wage Job Growth, October 2024

2023

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2022 Sales Capture Patterns Among Nebraska Counties, October 2023

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Fragile Growth in a High Interest Rate Economy, December 2023

2022

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Recession Emerges as the Most Likely Senario, December 2022

2021

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Growth Likely in a Time of Uncertainty, December 2021

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Nebraska Recovers from the Pandemic Economy, April 2021

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Sales Capture Patterns among Nebraska Counties, August 2021

2020

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Coincident and Leading Economic Indicators – Nebraska, February 26, 2020

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Producer Services: An Engine for High-Wage Job Growth, November 2020

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The Nebraska Economy Responds to the COVID-19 Pandemic, May 2020

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The 2017 Economic Impact of the Nebraska Agricultural Production Complex, Eric Thompson, Bradley Lubben, and Jeff Stokes

2019

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Consumers Support a Slowing Economy, December 2019

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Producer Services: A Hub for Stem and an Engine for Job Growth, March 2019

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Trends and Tariffs: Nebraska in an Aging Recovery, February 2019

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Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Sarpy County Data Centers, Eric Thompson

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The Omaha Barometer, Eric Thompson

2018

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Moderate Growth with a Stronger Industrial Sector, June 2018

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Lincoln Area Skills Gap Report: Final Report, Eric Thompson

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The Omaha Barometer, Eric Thompson

2017

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More Balanced Economic Growth, June 2017

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Nebraska Snaps Back, December 2017

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Producer Services: A Hub For Stem and an Engine For Job Growth, November 2017

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Trends in Nebraska's Wage Distribution, March 2017

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More Balanced Economic Growth, Eric Thompson

2016

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A Return to Balanced growth, June 2016

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Commodity Prices Limit Nebraska Growth, December 2016

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The 2016 Nebraska Manufacturing Report, Mitch Herian and Eric Thomspon

2015

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A Sturdy Economic Expansion, June 2015

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Long Range Economic Forecast - Steady Growth in an Uncertain World, January 2015

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Powering Through the Global Slowdown, December 2015

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Producer Services: A Hub for Steam and an Engine for Job Growth, November 2015

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Trends in Nebraska's Wage Distribution, May 2015

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Economic Impacts of the Ethanol Industry in Nebraska, Dennis Conley, Kathleen Brooks, Cory Walters, and Eric Thompson

2014

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Long Range Economic Forecast - The Nation Catches Up to Nebraska July 2014

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State Entrepreneurship Index, August 2014

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State Entrepreneurship Index, December 2013

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The New Normal, January 2014

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Alternative Funding Mechanisms for State Transportation Systems in Predominantly Rural States, John E. Anderson and Eric Thompson

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Survey of Lincoln Area Businesses about Skill and Training Requirements, Eric Thompson

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The Economic and Tax Revenue Impact of Coal Industry Activity in Nebraska: Final Report, Eric Thompson

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The Economic and Tax Revenue Impact of the Nebraska Wind Energy Industry, Eric Thompson

2013

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An Underachieving Economy, February 2013

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Modest Growth Amid Fiscal and Monetary Contraction, July 2013

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The 2012 Economic Impact of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo on Lancaster County, Eric Thompson

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The Outlook for the Nebraska Economy, Eric Thompson

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The Role of Parental Experience in Entrepreneurship Choice among Adults, Eric Thompson, Carlos Asarta, Ziwen Zhang, and Felipe LeMarie

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Technical Report Coincident and Leading Economic Indicators – Nebraska, Eric Thompson and William Walstad

2012

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Modest Growth with Heightened Risk, July 2012

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Real Impact of Migration, June 2012

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State Entrepreneurship Index, September 2012

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Sustained Growth, January 2012

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Economic Impact Analysis: Market to Market Relay Nebraska 2012, Eric Thompson and Shannon McClure

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Technical Report Coincident and Leading Economic Indicators – Nebraska, Eric Thompson and William Walstad

2011

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Slow Growth and Uncertainty, September 2011

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Labor Supply Issues Influencing Green Industry Development, Lindsey Eastwood, Hanna Hartman, Jared McEntaffer, and Eric Thompson

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Cover and Back: THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF PROPOSED CLIMATE CHANGE REGULATION, Bradley Lubben and Eric Thompson

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THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF PROPOSED CLIMATE CHANGE REGULATION, Bradley Lubben and Eric Thompson

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Economic and Fiscal Impact of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo on Omaha and Nebraska The 2010 Update, Eric Thompson

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Green Jobs for Displaced Manufacturing, Construction and Construction-Related Service Workers, Eric Thompson, Scott M. Fuess Jr., Jared McEntaffer, and Hanna Hartman

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The Annual Economic Impact of Firms Located at the University of Nebraska Technology Park, Eric Thompson and Eric Ransom

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Economic Impact of the North Dakota Forest Service, Eric Thompson and David Rosenbaum

2010

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A Tentative Recovery, July 2010

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Business in Nebraska, March 2010

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Nebraska Outlook Update: Continued Optimism

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Return to Growth, January 2010

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Economic and Fiscal Impact of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo on Omaha and Nebraska The 2009 Update, Eric Thompson

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2009-2010 Annual Report, Bureau of Business Research, Eric Thompson and DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

2009

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Business in Nebraska, April 2009

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Business in Nebraska, January 2009

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Business in Nebraska, June 2009

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The Economic Impact of the Cheetah Conservation Fund on the Nation of Namibia, Richard Edwards and Eric Thompson

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The Economic Impact of the Rowe Sanctuary and Sandhill Crane Migration on the Central Nebraska Region, Richard Edwards and Eric Thompson

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The 2008 Economic Impacts of the Olympic Swim Trials And the NCAA Basketball and Volleyball Tournaments on the City of Omaha, Ernest Goss and Eric Thompson

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Economic and Fiscal Impact of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo on Omaha and Nebraska The 2008 Update, Eric Thompson

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An Action Plan For Growing Nebraska, Eric Thompson, Ernie Goss, and Nick Niemann

2008

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Business in Nebraska, June 2008

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Business in Nebraska, May 2008

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Business in Nebraska, November 2008

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Omaha Area Retail Trade Analysis, Randy Cantrell, Eric Thompson, and Eugene Ayol

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The 2007 Economic and Fiscal Impact of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo on Omaha and Nebraska, Eric Thompson

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Omaha Area Projections to 2050 The 2007 Update FINAL REPORT, Eric Thompson, Christopher Decker, Roger Riefler, and Pavel Jeutang

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The Tax Burden for Selected Households in Nebraska and Adjacent States, Eric Thompson, Greg Lemon, Laura Holman, and David R. Solheim

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Evaluating Roads as Investments: A Primer on Benefit-Cost and Economic-Impact Analysis, Eric Thompson, David Rosenbaum, and Arthur Hall

2007

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Business in Nebraska, April 2007

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Business in Nebraska, December 2007

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Business in Nebraska, July 2007

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Business in Nebraska, October 2007

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Bureau of Business Research 2006-07 Annual Report, Eric Thompson

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The Growth Dividend: How Has It Been Allocated?, Eric Thompson

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The 2006 Economic Impact of Nebraska Wineries and Grape Growers, Eric Thompson and Seth Freudenburg

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Economic Impact Analysis: The Potential Impact of an NHRA Drag Racing Facility in Lancaster County, Eric Thompson, Seth Freudenburg, and Travis Heller

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The Economic Impact of the Nebraska Early Care and Education Industry, Eric Thompson, Mary McGarvey, Matthew Cushing, Randolph Cantrell, Seth Freudenburg, and Travis Heller