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Size | 1.5 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 750 items) |
Abstract | The Institute of Applied Business and Economic Research was established in 1971 as part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Business Administration. Its purpose was to support research on the business and economic problems of North Carolina and the Southeast. From 1971 until its cessation in 1974, the Institute supported eleven major studies through grants from the Economic Development Administration of the United States Department of Commerce. Records include correspondence and other files relating to the administration of and research studies supported by the Institute of Applied Business and Economic Research. |
Creator | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Institute of Applied Business and Economic Research. |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. University Archives. |
Language | English |
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On 1 August 1971, the Institute of Applied Business and Economic Research was established in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Business Administration. With Wachovia Professor of Banking Clifton H. Creps, Jr., as director and funded by grants from the Economic Development Administration of the United States Department of Commerce, the Institute's goal was the stimulation of and the support for research dealing with the business and economic problems of North Carolina and the Southeast in general. During its three-year existence, the Institute coordinated and supported eleven major research studies as well as aiding academic research with summer stipends.
Back to TopThe Institute of Applied Business and Economic Research's archival records consist of correspondence and reports, mainly of the director to officials of the Economic Development Administration of the United States Department of Commerce; financial accounts of grant fund expenditures; and files relating to the eleven major research efforts supported by the Institute from 1971 through 1974.
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