Center for Economic and Business Analysis

Formed with the creation of the Policy Research Institute in 2000, CEBA research focuses on state and local economic development, economic impact analysis, economic modeling, and tax research.

Economic Modeling

Through a systematic program of basic research, IPSR has developed a comprehensive modeling capacity which includes several models.

  • The national and state econometric models provide the basis for short-run forecasting on economic conditions, with the state model offering the most detailed information available on the Kansas economy.

  • Simulation models include a tax impact model for assessing and comparing the impact of alternative tax structures on Kansas business sectors and a cost-benefit model to assess property tax abatement decisions by local communities.

  • An input-output/social-accounting matrix model assesses the longer-term impact of changing public policies or economic conditions.

  • The Return on Public Investment model, assesses the impact of technology programs and policies undertaken by the public sector.

Modeling applications are available to the public on a contract basis.

KU Entrepreneurship Works for KS Initiative

The mission of the KU Entrepreneurship Works for KS Initiative is to utilize university assets to strengthen economic innovation and competitiveness in underserved areas of Kansas. Specifically, the KU university center project will work with both the public and private sector to 1) identify new industries and businesses that can leverage the strengths of economically distressed areas; 2) identify expansion opportunities for existing businesses; 3) provide technical assistance to help existing businesses accelerate growth; and 4) support local economic development organization through sophisticated research, analytical business development tools, and strategic planning.

For more information about KU Entrepreneurship Works for KS Initiative, visit http://www.ipsr.ku.edu/KUforKS/.


CEBA Faculty/Staff

Dr. Donna Ginther, Director
Patricia Oslund, Research Economist
Genna Hurd, Co-Director KU Entrepreneurship Works for Kansas