The Center for Border Economic Studies (CBEST) is a public policy research unit dedicated to the study of problems and issues unique to the U.S./Mexico border economy. Its research efforts are directed at publishing research and technical reports that encompass a wide array of economic and socio-economic issues in the border area. Among its technical reports, the Center publishes the Border Business Brief (BBB), a quarterly newsletter of economic indicators and forecasts of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. We appreciate your patronage.