NBER is a private, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works. It is committed to conducting objective economic research and disseminating the results among public policymakers, business professionals, and the academic community. Over the years, NBER's research agenda has encompassed a wide variety of issues that confront US society. The bureau's early research focused on the aggregate economy, examining in detail the business cycle and long-term economic growth. Other substantive studies undertaken at NBER include Simon Kuznets' work on national income accounting, Theysley Mitchell's study of the business cycle, and Milton Friedman's research on the demand for money and the determinants of consumer spending.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.nber.org
- Address:
- 1050 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Global
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
1920
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: Wesley Mitchell
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): James Poterba
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): James Poterba
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): James Poterba
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): James Poterba
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2021
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2019
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2017
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% Female staff
2021
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2019
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Organisational performance
Publications
2020
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Financials
2016
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Social
Likes (2022)
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Likes (2021)
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Followers (2022)
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Followers (2021)
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Followers (2019)
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Subscribers (2019)
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Subscribers (2017)
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Followers (2022)
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Data notes
Last updated: 08/06/2021
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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