Through the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER),an active program of public policy research will be pursued. CBER does contract work for governmental entities, private business and non-profit groups. CBER also staffs state Legislative Committees and Governmental Commissions.
CBER’s director writes a tri-weekly column for The State Journal which is West Virginia’s business weekly. Lewis College of Business faculties as well as CBER staff are always called upon for public presentations both oral and written. These outlets provide a platform for the advancement of public knowledge regarding market capitalism.
The Center will expand its work and inquiry into both the philosophy and workings of the American and West Virginia economies. An additional emphasis will be research emphasizing science and technology based research and its role in economic development. It will actively seek funds to sponsor research both inside and outside the University. The Center will make its works available both on line and in print to the general public.
Further, scholars identified with the Center will publish in academic, professional and public outlets with a particular emphasis on market capitalism. It is to be expected that the Center will become a leading exponent of policies to promote economic growth through market capitalism in the region.
