What We Do
Applied Economic Research
CBEA produces accessible, data-backed research for policymakers, stakeholders and the general public.
View ProjectsEconomic & Fiscal Tools
Interactive dashboards and data tools help visualize state and local fiscal health.
Prevailing Wage Survey
CBEA collects and analyzes wage data to inform fair compensation standards for Wyo. public works projects.
Partnerships & Stakeholders
Collaborating with industries, communities and agencies to shape Wyoming’s economic future.
Inside the Center
Based in the University of Wyoming College of Business, CBEA is home to a team working to deliver impactful research for Wyoming. In addition to the CBEA’s full-time staff, we collaborate with faculty in the Department of Economics, the College of Business, and the University of Wyoming broadly. As a proud member of the Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER), the center connects state-focused expertise with a national network of peers.
Explore Our Interactive Tools
Access real-time data and dynamic visualizations that bring Wyoming’s economy and state budget to life—designed for policymakers, researchers and curious citizens alike.
Budget Explorer
Explore Wyoming’s state budget like never before. The Budget Explorer tool breaks down revenues and expenditures over time, giving users an accessible way to understand the state’s fiscal health.
Wyoming Data Dashboard
Track key indicators that shape the state’s economy—from employment trends to natural resource outputs. The Wyoming Data Dashboard puts real-time economic data at your fingertips.
Our Featured Projects
The Center for Business and Economic Analysis tackles timely, impactful questions that matter to Wyoming’s future. Explore key takeaways of recent studies below—each offering fresh insight into the state’s economic health, growth and community development and dive into the full reports to see the depth and breadth of the center’s research in action.
Analyzes key economic indicators and trends shaping Wyoming's economy, providing stakeholders with data-driven insights for strategic planning.
Evaluates UW's contribution to the state's economy, including employment, research expenditures and statewide economic activity.
Assesses the economic benefits of the Pilot Hill Recreation Area, including visitor spending and non-market environmental values.
Examines the outcomes of the ¼ penny sales tax for economic development, detailing investments and returns from FY 2019 to FY 2023.
Need economic data, custom research, or policy analysis? Use our request form to start a collaboration with the Center for Business and Economic Analysis.
Get in Touch