MTSU's Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) has conducted research on the regional economy as a public service and on a contract basis for clients from the community.
BERC publishes two quarterly reports: Global Commerce—Tennessee and the International Economy, edited by Dr. Steven Livingston, and Housing Tennessee, in partnership with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency.
Recent research projects for external clients include an economic impact assessment for Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, an economic and fiscal impact for Cumberland University, a study of Williamson County's population growth and economic dynamics, a benefit-cost analysis of the proposed Cates Landing port rail system, and an economic and fiscal assessment of the city school system in Florence, Ala.
For MTSU, BERC conducts research on the economic impact of the University and its alumni, feasibility studies for prospective degree programs, degree cost estimates, and the impact of federally funded university research and development on economic growth.
BERC director Murat Arik has consulted extensively with local and state government agencies, chambers of commerce, and private businesses. For two decades before becoming director, he served communities across Connecticut and Tennessee as an economic research professional. His research focuses on regional economic trends, international business dynamics, strategic management of resources, and management of innovation. He teaches strategic management to undergraduates. Murat holds a Post-Doctoral Bridge Program (PDBP) certificate in management from the University of Florida, a Ph.D. in international political economy from the University of Connecticut, an M.A. in political science from Syracuse University, and a B.A. in public administration from Ankara University. He serves on the board of directors of Leadership Middle Tennessee (www.leadmt.org) and the Institute for Global Business Research (www.igbr.org).
Company Details
- Employees
- 11
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro,tn 37132,united States
- Industry
- Research Services
- NAICS
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Scientific Research and Development ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Website
- https://mtsu.edu/berc/
- Keywords
- Economic impact study, Feasibility studies, Emerging Industries studies, Analysis, Research, Economic outlook, Public speaking, data center, Tennessee State Data Center, Global Commerce, Housing Market overview, Economic Indicators.
- HQ
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Competitors
- Nations Ministry Center, MTSU Department of Economics and Finance, Knoxville Small Business Development Center, Free Speech Center at MTSU, MTSU Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, HISPANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION INC, Cumberland Region Tomorrow, Commonwealth Automotive Center Inc., Quanta Computer Inc. 廣達電腦.
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Mtsu Business & Economic Research Center's website is https://mtsu.edu/berc/
Mtsu Business & Economic Research Center's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtsu-berc
Mtsu Business & Economic Research Center has
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Mtsu Business & Economic Research Center's industry is
Research Services
Mtsu Business & Economic Research Center's top competitors are
Nations Ministry Center,
Mtsu Department Of Economics And Finance,
Knoxville Small Business Development Center,
Free Speech Center At Mtsu,
Mtsu Jones Chair Of Excellence In Urban And Regional Planning,
Habitat For Humanity Of Tennessee,
Hispanic Family Foundation Inc,
Cumberland Region Tomorrow,
Commonwealth Automotive Center Inc.,
Quanta Computer Inc. 廣達電腦.
Mtsu Business & Economic Research Center's categories are Research Services
Mtsu Business & Economic Research Center's founding year is 1970
