The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is a private, nonpartisan organization that facilitates cutting-edge investigation and analysis of major economic issues. It disseminates research findings to academics, public and private-sector decision-makers, and the public by posting more than 1,200 working papers and convening more than 120 scholarly conferences each year. NBER researchers are organized into 19 research programs, covering a wide range of topics such as economics of aging, corporate finance, labor studies, and public economics. Affiliated researchers contribute to NBER activities through research grants, projects on emerging economic issues, and publications of research findings. The NBER serves as a hub for economic research, supporting the conduct of economic research and providing a platform for sharing new research findings.