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The Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) is a public policy research unit dedicated to the study of problems and issues unique to the U.S./Mexico border economy and North Tamaulipas. CBEST conducts interdisciplinary research that supports economic development, trade, entrepreneurship, innovation, social mobility, and access. Among its technical reports, the Center publishes the Border Business Brief (BBB), a newsletter on economic indicators and forecasts of the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, and North Tamaulipas. CBEST has strategic partnerships with private sectors, foundations, government agencies, research scholars, and non-profits to fulfill its mission.
CBEST, in concert with affiliated scholars, conducts policy-oriented research in five key areas of importance to the border region:
- Regional economic development and trade
- Immigration and the labor market
- Health and environmental policy
- Entrepreneurship and innovation; and
- Human and social capital development.
Mission StatementÂ
In cooperation with local, state, national, and international entities the Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) works to promote economic development through its policy-oriented research and analysis. Our primary objectives are:
- Focus on interdisciplinary policy-relevant research in support of sustainable economic development.
- Publish articles, monographs, books, and reports that examine economic, social, and political issues in the border region and make them available to policymakers, business leaders, government officials, academics, students, and border community to foster informed decision-making.
- Create strategic partnerships with foundations, government agencies, research scholars, non-profits, and the private sector to further policy-relevant research that leads to border area economic development.