Research Center

Northwest Economic Research Center

780 Urban Center

503-725-8167

www.pdx.edu/nerc

NERC aims to:  Contribute to analysis of policies with economic implications for the region; advance the state of knowledge in applied economic research related to Oregon and the Portland Metropolitan Area; provide high- quality, unbiased research and analysis by drawing on the wealth of knowledge and expertise available at PSU; facilitate dialogue among academic, business and government institutions on issues related to economics.

The Center produces research and provides advice that is understandable to policymakers and stake holders. NERC brings together researchers from other centers and institutes on campus to serve as a hub for economic issues. In this process, the Center provides practical outlets and experience for researchers, and trains graduate students interested in pursuing careers in applied economics.

NERC offers superior value to its clients by combining the latest in analytic techniques from the academic world with practical, immediately-implementable recommendations that can be understood by policymakers of all types.