The Indiana Business Research Center provides economic and demographic data and analysis for Indiana, as well as the nation.

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Jun 2
The latest release of the Brave-Butters-Kelley Indexes (BBKI) has the coincident indicator at 0.0 for April, a modest uptick from our March estimate. This suggests the economy has continued to progress near trend despite the elevated degree of uncertainty: ibrc.indiana.edu/bbki/
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May 19
The Indiana Business Review recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Celebrate with us and enjoy a look at the history of the IBRC's flagship publication. ibrc.indiana.edu/ibr/2026/sp…
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May 11
During the pandemic, non-COVID deaths in Indiana saw increases in nearly every death category, ranging from homicide to motor vehicle accidents. Has the state recovered from these increases? Find out in this issue of InContext. incontext.indiana.edu/2026/m…
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May 4
The latest release of the Brave-Butters-Kelley Indexes (BBKI) has the coincident indicator at -0.2 for March, a slight downtick from our estimate for February of 0.1. Learn more at buff.ly/vOUks9R #economicindicators #economicoutlook
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May 1
Inside the Kelley Real Estate Outlook: Proximity to natural amenities (particularly lakes, trails, parks, and streams) has a measurable and often substantial impact on home values in Indiana: ibrc.indiana.edu/realestateo… @KelleySchool
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Apr 30
While there is some truth to the idea that house turnover by baby boomers will release housing supply & ease affordability pressures, the effect will vary a lot across cities. Read more in the new issue of the Kelley Real Estate Outlook: ibrc.indiana.edu/realestateo… @KelleySchool
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Apr 13
How is AI affecting unemployment, job postings and the labor force in Indiana? Check out David Waldron's new dashboard and InContext article to find out. incontext.indiana.edu/2026/m…
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Indiana’s population reached 6.97 million in 2025, marking the state’s seventh-largest yearly increase in the last 20 years—even as growth slowed compared to the previous year. Explore Indiana Business Research Center's analysis at bit.ly/41tPiXD
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A Century of Insight: IBRC’s Role in Shaping Indiana’s Workforce & Economic Strategy Read: in.gov/dwd/newsroom/blog/a-c…
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Celebrating 100 years of impactful research and service by the Indiana Business Research Center! Join us as we honor a century of insights supporting Indiana’s growth. Learn more about the @IUibrc: bit.ly/4stzM9Y
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Mar 2
Today is the final day to lock in early pricing for IBRC’s Centennial Luncheon on March 12: “The Long Game: Setting a Strategy in 2026.” Secure your seat now: buff.ly/o5CUwsP
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Feb 23
The latest release of the Brave-Butters-Kelley Indexes (BBKI) indicates economic activity nears trend growth rate in December. buff.ly/y6yAzRC #economicindicators #economicoutlook #economicgrowth #GDP
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Feb 19
The new Return on College tool determines the return on investment for specific educational programs, while also considering the cost of attending school and the long-term earnings potential for graduates. Read about this helpful resource in InContext. buff.ly/nAxTRCZ
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Feb 18
Celebrate IBRC’s Centennial on March 12 at our Anniversary Luncheon: “The Long Game: Setting a Strategy in 2026.” Reserve your seat today: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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Feb 13
This month's issue of InContext features highlights from the Outlook issue of the Indiana Business Review. Check out what our panel of experts expect in Indiana's local economies in 2026. buff.ly/HIy3ac0

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