Office of Economic and Policy Analysis

| The Office of Economic and Policy Analysis (OEPA) conducts research on a wide variety of economic development issues to inform government officials, business and community leaders, and the general public. These reports provide the basis for policy decisions related to international business and trade, the technology-based economy and regional economic development.

OEPA reports track progress towards the regional integration of Arizona and Sonora, identify barriers to efficient cross-border trade, and assess the status of infrastructure projects in border communities. In addition, OEPA monitors Arizona’s progress in high technology industry clusters commercializing university innovations and provides regional economic impact studies.

| Projects

Border Security Initiative more>>
Enhancing safety and security along the Arizona-Sonora border

Arizona-Sonora Regional Indicators more>>
Tracking progress towards regional economic integration of Arizona and Sonora

Border Infrastructure Project more>>
Monitoring the progress of improvements

| News

UA Holding Public Meetings for Arizona Bioscience Park
The University of Arizona is holding two meetings to solicit public comment for the proposed Master Land Use Plan for the Arizona Bioscience Park. For More Information...

UA to Co-Lead Center of Excellence for Border Security and Immigration
The University of Arizona will co-lead a team of research universities who have partnered to form the Center of Excellence for Border Security and Immigration, known as COE BSI. The Center will receive $15 million over six years. To read more...

OEPA Releases Tucson Commercialization Resource Directory
The Universitty of Arizona Office of Economic and Policy Analysis unveiled Southern Arizona's newest tool in building the business development infrastructure for entrepreneurs in the region. To read more...