Association for University
Business and Economic Research

A national association of regional
economic research centers

Portland State University

Northwest Economic Research Center

Portland

NORTHWEST ECONOMIC RESEARCH CENTER

College of Urban and Public Affairs
450P Urban Center
506 SW Mill Street
Portland, Oregon 97201

Ph:  503-725-3915

Email:  nerc@pdx.edu

Member since:

ABOUT

The Northwest Economic Research Center (NERC) is part of Portland State University’s College of Urban and Public Affairs. The Center fills a need for applied economic research in an academic setting in Oregon.

The Center focuses on economic research activities to support public policy and private objectives in the State of Oregon and the Greater Portland Metropolitan area. NERC collaborates with other centers and institutes at PSU where economic expertise and analytical methods are required to produce superior research. It specializes in modeling, data management, research, and analytical methods applicable to issues of urban and regional economic development.

EMPLOYEES

  • Pamela Canon, Executive Director
  • Gary Maler, Director of Strategic Initiatives
  • Daniel Oney, PhD, Director of Research
  • Thomas Cawthra, Director of Outreach Innovation
  • Cheryl Pruitt, Program Coordinator
  • E. V. “Rusty” Adams III, Research Attorney
  • James Gaines, PhD, Research Economist
  • Charles Gilliland, PhD, Research Economist
  • more…

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