Welcome to the Ball State CBER Data Center! The CBER Data Center is a digital home for the economic data projects and public policy research produced by the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University.
Projects and Publications Library
CBER research provides insight into economic issues that affect communities, businesses, and households in Indiana and beyond.
Economic Indicators
Regularly updated data sets from primary sources for the U.S., Indiana, and Indiana’s metro areas.
Hicks Weekly Commentary
CBER Director Michael Hicks shares his perspective on current issues in business, government, and society.
Archived Site: Community Asset Inventory and Rankings (CAIR)
An objective, data-focused assessment of the factors that influence quality of life and economic conditions within each county.
Archived Site: Manufacturing and Logistics Scorecard
This report grades state performance on factors that affect the health of the manufacturing industry.
Partner: C2ER Cost of Living Index
The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) compiles pricing data to compare average living costs across U.S. cities.