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Indiana University

Nationally Recognized

The Indiana Business Research Center is a leader in research, data and analysis focused on economic, demographic, industry and education information.

Serving Indiana Since 1925

The IBRC provides the economic information needed by Indiana's businesses, governments and nonprofit organizations, as well as users of such information throughout the nation.

Your Database Portal

The IBRC maintains vast databases covering numerous topics such as income, employment, taxes, industry sectors, education, demographics and a host of other indicators.

At Your Service

The Center conducts original research to generate information when existing data are insufficient. Through the intersection of collection and analysis, we are able to provide the necessary insights to our users.

Powerful Results

The IBRC's work forms the foundation of countless decisions made throughout the state every year. While data may not be exciting to most people, the results they produce can be.

Online Publications

News

  1. Agriculture's Bounty: The Economic Contribution of Agriculture

    The agriculture industries support nearly 190,000 Hoosier jobs and contributes $37.9 billion to the economy. View full report »

  2. Leading Index for Indiana Takes a Break in April

    The Leading Index for Indiana (LII) appears to be replicating its habit of moving up leisurely for three months and then taking a break. The April LII dipped a tad from 100.9 to 100.8.

View IBRC press releases at the IU Newsroom