Center for Economics, Business & Policy Research
Innovative Research. Impactful Results.
Explore our innovative research and learn how we’re shaping policy, improving economic outcomes, and enhancing the overall well-being of the state of Louisiana and its residents.
About Us
The Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research (CEBPR) conducts applied business, economics, and public affairs research. Our mission is to provide relevant, timely research and insights that inform decision-making, shape policy, and advance the fields of business, economics, and public affairs, ultimately improving the overall health and well-being of the state of Louisiana and its residents.
CEBPR's research is highly collaborative and multidisciplinary, leveraging the collective strengths and expertise of all departments in the Ourso College and diverse scholars from across the LSU system campuses. The center pursues a mix of federal, state, local, and non-profit funding to address key Louisiana business, economics, and public affairs concerns. Our research spans a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, healthcare outcomes, economic policy, and community development.
The Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research is committed to advancing research that makes a difference in Louisiana and beyond.
Our Vision
The Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research will be renowned for its impactful work and depth of expertise, serving Louisiana as the leading research institution in the fields of economics, business, and public affairs.
Our Mission
In service of Louisiana’s citizens, CEBPR’s mission is to conduct top-tier research that achieves one or more of the following central objectives:
- Providing policymakers in Louisiana with informative research that leads to more effective governance.
- Improving Louisiana’s economic prosperity by conducting research that enriches the state’s business landscape.
- Fostering research endeavors by LSU scholars across campus that are dedicated to advancing these two essential goals.
Advancing Research that Makes a Difference in Louisiana and Beyond
We invite you to join us in our mission to improve the overall health and well-being of the state of Louisiana and its residents. Explore our website to learn more about our research, expertise, and the impact of our work.
CEBPR in the News
The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is proud to announce the establishment of the Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research (CEBPR).