National Association for Business Economics

What National Association for Business Economics does

The National Association for Business Economics (NABE), founded in 1959 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is the premier US professional membership association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. The organization serves approximately 2,600 members across four primary segments: corporate and financial economists, federal/state/local government economists, academic economists, and consultants, plus a student and early-career pipeline. NABE delivers value through a diversified portfolio spanning conferences (the Annual Meeting, Economic Policy Conference, Transfer Pricing Symposium, Economic Measurement Seminar), the Certified Business Economist (CBE) credential with 16 university partnership programs, continuing education certificate courses, the quarterly Business Economics journal, the weekly NewsDigest newsletter, and quarterly Outlook and Business Conditions Surveys that aggregate forecasts from 44 leading professional forecasters.

NABE is a nonprofit professional association, not a technology vendor. Its digital infrastructure consists of the nabe.com website, members-only digital archives, the NABE Connect mobile app, the NABE Podcast, and EconJobs.org job board. Revenue is generated through five primary streams: individual membership dues ($30 student to $150 regular, with multi-year and group discounts), event and conference registrations ($425-$1,600 depending on member status and format), CBE program courses and exam fees, sponsored events (Platinum sponsorships from EY, Ryan, Seemas AI; Gold sponsorships from Deloitte, PwC, Grant Thornton, Kroll, Morgan Lewis, Baker McKenzie), and institutional memberships enabling organizations to designate unlimited-attendance representatives. The organization is governed by an elected Board of Directors and led by an Executive Director (Tom Beers, CBE) and President (Gregory Daco, Chief Economist at EY-Parthenon), with the volunteer leadership drawn from senior chief economists at ADP, Ford, Morgan Stanley, Nationwide, Netflix, CoreLogic, Progressive, Caterpillar, KPMG, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Name

National Association for Business Economics

Legal name

National Association for Business Economics

Website

https://nabe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NABE is the premier US professional association for business economists, founded in 1959 and serving approximately 2,600 members across corporate, government, academic, and consulting sectors. It delivers conferences, the Certified Business Economist (CBE) credential, economic surveys, a quarterly journal, and certificate courses through 16 university partnerships.

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Washington

HQ country

United States

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North America

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Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $30 (student) to $150 (individual regular member), with multi-year discounts. This is the core recurring revenue stream.
2. Event and Conference Registrations: Revenue from registration fees for the Annual Meeting, Economic Policy Conference, Transfer Pricing Symposium, Economic Measurement Seminar, and other events. Members receive discounted rates; non-members pay higher fees (often inclusive of a one-year membership).
3. Certificate and Course Fees: Revenue from CBE program courses and the CBE exam. Courses range from $425 to $1,600 per offering depending on format (online vs. in-person) and role (member vs. non-member vs. government employee).
4. Publications and Digital Content: Complimentary subscription to the quarterly Business Economics journal and weekly NABE NewsDigest e-newsletter for members. The CBE exam and continuing education credits also generate revenue.

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Core offering

NABE is a professional membership association that serves business economists and applied economics professionals through annual memberships, conferences, certificate courses, the Certified Business Economist (CBE) certification, economic outlook and business conditions surveys, the Business Economics journal, career services, and the NABE Foundation's scholarship programs. Its core outputs are professional credentials, economic research publications, networking forums, and continuing education for individuals and institutions using economics in the workplace.

Product overview

The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional development and research products and services for business economists. The organization operates through a conference-based model (Annual Meetings, Economic Policy Conference, Transfer Pricing Symposium) and an educational/certification ecosystem (Certified Business Economist Program, Economic Measurement Seminar, certificate courses). NABE provides research products including quarterly Outlook and Business Conditions Surveys, the Business Economics journal, and the NewsDigest newsletter. Additional services include the NABE Podcast, Speakers Bureau, career resources through EconJobs.org, a mobile app (NABE Connect), salary surveys, and the NABE Foundation which manages scholarships, the NABE Scholars diversity program, and university partnerships. The CBE University Partnership Program allows students to earn both a degree and the CBE certification from partner institutions.

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Brands

• Certified Business Economist (CBE): The Certification in Applied Economics and Data Analytics program offered by NABE
• NABE Foundation
• NABE Scholars Program
• Business Economics (Journal)

Products and services

• NABE Membership Professional membership providing access to conferences, publications, webinars, career resources, networking, and member discounts on events and courses for business economists and applied economics professionals.
• Certified Business Economist (CBE) Program Professional certification in applied economics and data analytics requiring coursework, examination, and continuing education for credential maintenance. The CBE is the industry-standard credential for business economists.
• NABE Annual Meeting The premier annual conference for business economists featuring keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, networking opportunities, and industry-leading presentations on economic policy and forecasts.
• NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium An annual symposium bringing together transfer pricing professionals from business, government, and consulting to discuss economics of transfer pricing and technical developments in the field.
• Economic Measurement Seminar (EMS) A two-day seminar providing practical deep-dive training on economic statistics that economists rely on daily, covering 100+ data series with data producer and user perspectives.
• NABE Economic Policy Conference Conference focusing on economic policy discussions with expert panels and presentations, including the presentation of the Paul A. Volcker Lifetime Achievement Award.
• NABE Outlook Survey Quarterly economic survey presenting consensus expectations from professional forecasters on economic growth, inflation, labor markets, interest rates, and energy prices.
• NABE Business Conditions Survey Quarterly survey highlighting business conditions, capital spending plans, cost pressures, and geopolitical concerns across sectors.
• Business Economics Journal Prestigious quarterly journal covering business economics research and analysis.
• NABE NewsDigest Weekly e-newsletter delivering latest economic news and updates to members.
• EconJobs.org Job board connecting job seekers with employers in the economics field.
• NABE Speakers Bureau Directory of NABE members available to give speeches to organizations on economics topics.
• Communication and Presentation Skills Course In-person course for economists and analysts at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC, focused on communication and presentation skills. Member rate $1,200, U.S. Government Employee $1,275, Non-Member $1,350.
• Writing Skills Course In-person writing skills course for economists and analysts held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. Member rate $550, U.S. Government Employee $625, Non-Member $700.
• Machine Learning & Data Science for Economists Live online course on machine learning and data science for economists. Member rate $1,350, U.S. Government Employee $1,425, Non-Member $1,500.
• Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting Live online course on time-series analysis and forecasting for economists. Member rate $1,450, U.S. Government Employee $1,525, Non-Member $1,600.
• NABE Salary Survey Biennial survey comparing salaries among economics professionals.
• Tech Economics Webinar Series Summer webinar series covering technology economics topics with multiple free sessions.
• NABE Scholars Program Program expanding access and increasing diversity in the business economics profession for students and early-career professionals from underrepresented groups.
• CBE University Partnership Program Partnership with universities allowing students to earn both a degree and the CBE certification from partner institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• NABE has produced more than 125 scholars through the NABE Scholars Program over six years, supporting diversity and inclusion in the economics profession.
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30 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum sponsor, gold sponsor, silver sponsor and core.

• EYplatinum sponsorOthersEY served as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium. The symposium uniquely emphasizes the economics of transfer pricing and the latest technical thinking in the field, with senior voices from courts, government, and international tax policy.
• Ryanplatinum sponsorOthersRyan served as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium, supporting the transfer pricing professional community.
• Seemas AIplatinum sponsorOthersSeemas AI served as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Deloittegold sponsorOthersDeloitte served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• PwCgold sponsorOthersPwC served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Grant Thorntongold sponsorOthersGrant Thornton served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Krollgold sponsorOthersKroll served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Morgan Lewisgold sponsorOthersMorgan Lewis served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Baker McKenziegold sponsorOthersBaker McKenzie served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Caplin & Drysdalegold sponsorOthersCaplin & Drysdale served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Barsalou Lawson Rheaultgold sponsorOthersBarsalou Lawson Rheault served as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Brattlesilver sponsorOthersBrattle served as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Mayer Brownsilver sponsorOthersMayer Brown served as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• NERAsilver sponsorOthersNERA served as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• Valuation Researchsilver sponsorOthersValuation Research served as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 NABE Transfer Pricing Symposium.
• American UniversitycoreOthersAmerican University's Master of Arts in Economics program is a CBE University Partner. Students can earn the CBE designation alongside their degree. The program offers five distinct tracks including applied economics, development economics, gender analysis in economics, and financial economic policy.
• University of ArkansascoreOthersThe University of Arkansas MS in Economic Analytics is a CBE University Partner. The STEM-designated 10-month program combines economic modeling with computational practice and cutting-edge tools including econometric and machine learning methods.
• Boston CollegecoreOthersBoston College's M.S. in Applied Economics is a CBE University Partner. The STEM-designated degree provides theoretical knowledge and practical data-analytics skills.
• Brandeis UniversitycoreOthersBrandeis International Business School's MA in International Economics and Finance is a CBE University Partner. The program is ranked among the top 10 pre-experience programs in the U.S. by the Financial Times.
• University of CincinnaticoreOthersThe University of Cincinnati's MS in Applied Economics in the Carl H. Lindner College of Business is a CBE University Partner. CBE partnership helps graduates demonstrate mastery in critical thinking and data analysis.
• University of ConnecticutcoreOthersThe University of Connecticut MS in Quantitative Economics (MSQE) is a CBE University Partner. It is a STEM program combining economic principles with quantitative and analytical methods training.
• Farmingdale State CollegecoreOthersFarmingdale State College's Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics is a CBE University Partner. The program prepares students for entry-level positions with hands-on training in data analytical techniques.
• Florida State UniversitycoreOthersFlorida State University's Master of Science in Applied Economics is a CBE University Partner. A one-year STEM-designated program combining econometrics, applied economic theory, programming, machine learning, and professional development.
• The George Washington UniversitycoreOthersThe George Washington University's Master of Science in Applied Economics is a CBE University Partner. STEM-designated program teaches students to combine economic theory with econometric techniques for real-world business problem solving.
• John Carroll UniversitycoreOthersJohn Carroll University offers economics programs through both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Boler School of Business as a CBE University Partner. Students develop theoretical knowledge, data-analytic abilities, and communication skills.
• University of MarylandcoreOthersThe University of Maryland's Master of Science Program in Applied Economics is a CBE University Partner, offering rigorous training in quantitative analysis, economic modeling, and econometrics.
• University of MemphiscoreOthersThe University of Memphis MA in Economics is a CBE University Partner, providing a foundation in economic theory with extensive training in econometrics and applied empirical methods.
• University of Texas at ArlingtoncoreOthersThe University of Texas at Arlington's MS in Economic Data Analytics is a CBE University Partner, focused on finding data, critical evaluation, software development, and analysis through the lens of economic theory.
• University of Wisconsin–MadisoncoreOthersThe University of Wisconsin–Madison's MS in Agricultural & Applied Economics Professional Option (MSPO) is a CBE University Partner. A STEM-designated 15-month program preparing students for data-intensive quantitative roles.
• Villanova UniversitycoreOthersVillanova University (both College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Villanova School of Business) is a CBE University Partner. Students can specialize in international economics, quantitative business economics, or public policy.

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