Economics

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Affiliated Organizations

The Economics Department is affiliated with three institutes across the university that each focus on their specific research interest areas:

Northwest Economic Research Center

The Northwest Economic Research Center (NERC) is part of Portland State University's College of Urban and Public Affairs. The center fills a need for applied economic research in an academic setting in Oregon.

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The Institute of Economics and the Environment

The Institute of Economics and the Environment (IEE) serves as a center for investigation, discussion and training where the economy and the environment meet. We offer seminars and community outreach events that address some of the key environmental issues facing our city, the region, and the world.

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The Initiative for Community and Disaster Resilience

The Initiative for Community and Disaster Resilience (ICDR) was collaboratively created between the Center for Public Service and the Economics Department and aims to serve as an intellectual hub for students, scholars and practitioners to work on issues related to emergency management and preparedness and community resilience from natural disasters.
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