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Research Publications

Explore the Research Division publications below by keyword, neighborhood, or topic. If you have questions about these documents or are looking for specific information, please review the Frequently Requested Information page. This page features publications covering the most requested economic and demographic data for Boston.

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Construction Industry

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Jul 01 2012 Publication Date

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Industry

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Jul 01 2012 Publication Date

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Accommodation and Food Services Industry

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Jul 01 2012 Publication Date

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
The Leader in National Institutes of Health Awards for 17 years

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Jun 01 2012 Publication Date

Boston leads the nation for the 17th straight year in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant awards, with $23.4 billion in total funding. In conjunction with the BRA’s LifeTech initiative, this Research Division publication reports again on the robust health of award funding to Boston’s world-renowned hospitals, universities, and research institutions.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Manufacturing Industry

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2012 Publication Date

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Information Industry

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2012 Publication Date

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Industry

N/A Neighborhoods

Mar 01 2012 Publication Date

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Triple Bottom Line Calculator - IEDC 2012

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 30 2012 Publication Date

Alvaro Lima, the BRA’s Director of Research, was invited to speak at the International Economic Development Council's (IEDC) 2012 Leadership Summit in San Antonio, TX. IEDC is the world's largest membership organization serving the economic development profession. At the Summit he presented the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Calculator for assessing the economic, environmental, and social impact of strategic capital investments in municipalities on a panel called Success Metrics: Economic, Social and Ecological.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Industry

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Nov 01 2011 Publication Date

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
History of Boston's Economy

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Nov 01 2011 Publication Date

Over the past thirty years, Boston has become a leader in financial services, health care, and education.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development