Established in 1932, the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) is an applied research center in the David Eccles School of Business at The University of Utah. BEBR's mission is to conduct and support research related to the structure of the Utah economy, its resources and its potential for expansion. BEBR also analyzes the economic and demographic impacts of economic events and policy initiatives on local and regional economies, provides advice on economic issues and conducts regional economic analysis.
As an applied center, BEBR interacts with both private and public entities, conducting independent studies and engaging in sponsored research. Since its inception, BEBR has been a primary source of information on the Utah economy. BEBR's professional staff gathers and analyzes data specific to both Utah and the Rocky Mountain Region to identify those factors which influence the state's economic growth. Areas of specialization include (1) economic development, (2) construction and housing, (3) demographic analysis, (4) economic impact analysis, and (5) tourism.