Economic Research and Analysis (ERA) is a division of the Department of Finance. It provides analysis and forecasting of the macroeconomic environment; provision of specific macroeconomic analysis and studies related to policy and project impact assessments. It is responsible for both Newfoundland and Labrador Econometric and Input/Output Models, as well as, the Population Projection Model and demographic analysis. ERA is also responsible for the publication of the budget document, The Economy and the midyear review report, The Economic Review.

Recently Updated Date Headline The Economy 2012 Apr 24 The Economy is an annual publication providing a review of economic performance in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Selected Economic Indicators Apr 24 April 2012 Forecast Update  Labour Markets Bulletin Apr 24 Employment Increased 0.3% in March 2012 Real GDP Growth Apr 16 Revisions to TD  Employment Growth Apr 16 Revisions to TD   Retail Sales Bulletin Apr 11 Retail Sales up 5.1% in 2011 Population Bulletin Apr 5 Population stood at 511,036 as of January 1, 2012 Oil Bulletin Apr 5 Oil Production Up 2.1% Through February Car Sales Bulletin Apr 5 Car Sales Down 2.7% in 2011 Consumer Price Index Bulletin Apr 5 Consumer Inflation was 3.4% in 2011 Investment Bulletin Apr 5 Capital Investment Expected to Increase in 2012 Inflation Calculator Jan 30 2011 Update The Economic Review 2011 Dec 7 Review of economic performance in Newfoundland and Labrador and outlook for the medium term.  Major Capital Projects Apr 19 Information on capital projects and spending programs in Newfoundland and Labrador valued at $1 million or more, including both public and private projects that are either continuing or beginning in the current year.  Population Projections Oct 13 Prepared January 2011