Our researchers explore innovative ways to conduct surveys, increase respondent participation, reduce costs, and improve accuracy. They analyze the data we collect and uncover trends that give us a deeper understanding of our complex society.
Working Papers
Business Formation: A Tale of Two Recessions
Business applications and employer business formation from applications display very different patterns during the Great Recession versus COVID-19 Recession.
Entrepreneurial Teams: Diversity of Skills and Early-Stage Growth
This paper explores whether a diversity of skillsets and employment experience amongst members of a founder team helps enable the growth of startup firms.
Immigration and Entrepreneurship in the United States
In this paper we study the role of immigrants in entrepreneurship. We compare startup and job creation rates for immigrant vs native-born founded firms.
Datasets
2016 Planning Database
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2015 Planning Database
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2014 Planning Database
View and download the 2014 Planning Database.
Tables
Business Application Data Tables
The Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide quarterly data on business applications and business formations by state and nationwide
Business Formation Data Tables
The Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide quarterly data on business applications and business formations by state and nationwide.
BDS Firm & Establishment Characteristics Data Tables
The BDS uses longitudinal information on firms and establishments to generate measures of business dynamics and job flows.
Publications
Center for Economic Studies Research Report: 2019
The annual report of the Center for Economic Studies, 2019.
Annual Report (FY 2020) Center for Statistical Research & Methodology
Highlights of the many activities and results in which Center for Statistical Research and Methodology researchers made contributions during FY 2020.
CES and Research Data Centers Research Report: 2018
The annual report of the Center for Economic Studies and the Research Data Centers, 2018.