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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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Supermarkets good news for Boston's Neighborhoods

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2002 Publication Date

Since 1992, 21 new or expanded supermarkets have opened in Boston's neighborhoods, giving residents more convenience and choice.


Topics: Industry Profiles
Federal R&D Funding in Boston

N/A Neighborhoods

May 01 2002 Publication Date

The City’s Intellectual Capital Yields Large Economic Benefits. This report details the level and type of research and development funding occurring in Boston and its impacts upon the city's economy.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Manufacturing in Boston 2002

N/A Neighborhoods

Jan 01 2002 Publication Date

Manufacturing product types and locations in Boston and its neighborhoods.


Topics: Industry Profiles
Technology Factsheet

N/A Neighborhoods

Dec 01 2001 Publication Date

Technology Factsheet


Topics: Industry Profiles
The Largest Private Employers in Boston 2001

N/A Neighborhoods

Aug 01 2001 Publication Date

Lists the largest private employers in Boston in 2001.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Labor Market
Hot Hotel Market

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2001 Publication Date

Boston's hotel market is as strong as it has ever been. More hotels are in the pipeline and demand will remain strong once the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center opens.


Topics: Industry Profiles
Health and Medical Factsheet

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2001 Publication Date

Health and Medical Factsheet


Topics: Industry Profiles
Boston Economy 2002

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2001 Publication Date

A comprehensive view of Boston's economy and its continued strength in the face of a national recession. Uses a variety of city, state, federal and private data sources.


Topics: Income & Poverty, Industry Profiles, Labor Market, Real Estate & Development
Boston Leads Nation Again in NIH Awards

N/A Neighborhoods

Sep 01 2000 Publication Date

Documents Boston's leadership in medical research with comparisons to other cities.


Topics: Industry Profiles
Tall Ships Visit Boston

N/A Neighborhoods

Jun 01 2000 Publication Date

Documents the economic benefits of the tall ship's visit to Boston in July, 2000.


Topics: Industry Profiles, Real Estate & Development