SABÉR Research Institute

The SABÉR Research Institute is an economic development think tank dedicated to researching regional economies and their development. An alliance between St. Mary’s University and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Institute is committed to providing expert counsel and research to organizations such as city government and businesses.
The SABÉR Institute is also committed to giving back to the community and educating young people studying economics. It provides St. Mary’s students with research, internship, and paid consulting opportunities. These are unique ways to gain professional experience working with county, city and state entities while providing the community with valuable data and economic analysis services.
Consumer Confidence Stalls in November
A survey showed consumer confidence stalled at the end of November as uncertainty grew over federal tax and spending programs next year. The...
Jobless Claims Decline
According to the Department of Labor, the number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped last week but remained elevated in...
Jobless Benefits as an Antipoverty Program
Last year unemployment insurance kept 2.3 million people above the official poverty line, including 620,000 who were children living with a...
U.S. Companies Cut Spending Plans Amid Fiscal and Economic Uncertainty
U.S. companies are scaling back investment plans at the fastest pace since the recession, signaling more trouble for the economic recovery. A...
Housing Starts Increased in October
According to the Department of Commerce, builders in the U.S. started construction last month on the most homes and apartments since July 2008,...











