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.
Industrial Production in U.S. Falls 0.4%
Industrial production in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in October as Hurricane Sandy knocked out power in the Northeast. According to the...
Consumer Prices in U.S. Rose at a Slower Pace in October
According to the Department of Labor, the cost of living rose in October at the slowest pace in three months, a sign U.S. inflation is in check....
Chinese Willing to Pay More for Made-in-USA Goods
A new study finds Americans aren’t the only ones willing to pay more for U.S.-made products. The Chinese are too. The Boston Consulting Group...
Jobless Claims Surge in Wake of Storm
Hurricane Sandy drove new claims for jobless benefits to a 1-1/2 year high last week, a sign the deadly storm could hold back economic growth by...
Retail Sales Hurt by Hurricane Sandy
Retail sales fell in the U.S. in October for the first time in three months as Hurricane Sandy slammed the brakes on automobile purchases....











