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EBRI Publications

The objective of the EBRI and EBRI-ERF publications program is the achievement of the widest possible distribution of research findings in order to realize the organization's educational mission. EBRI members automatically receive all EBRI periodicals, Special Reports, books, and other studies. The following publications are available as part of EBRI membership, EBRI Subscriptions, or can be purchased individually.

EBRI Publication Subscriptions

EBRI Issue Briefs are monthly periodicals providing expert evaluations of a single employee benefit issue or trend each month, including critical analyses of employee benefit policies and proposals. Each issue, ranging in length from 16 to 28 pages, thoroughly explores one topic. To order individual copies call EBRI publications at (202) 659-0670.

EBRI Notes is a monthly periodical providing up-to-date information on a variety of employee benefit topics. Each issue includes a feature article on an important benefit topic, a statistical article highlighting new benefits data, highlights of legislative and regulatory activities, a review of new projects, publications, and research taking place at EBRI, and a list of selected new publications. To order individual copies call EBRI publications at (202) 659-0670.

Facts from EBRI are published once a month and provide uniform statistical reports on various benefit issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

EBRI Books cover the entire range of employee benefit programs in the public and private sectors and provide timely analysis of related public policy issues and trends. To order copies of EBRI books, call EBRI publications at (202) 659-0670.

Discount Policy -- Bookstores and libraries that so identify themselves when ordering by phone, by fax, or by mail receive a 40% discount on book orders. EBRI Member firms that so identify themselves when ordering by phone, by fax, or by mail receive a 55% discount on book purchases. Discounts also apply to online orders, however, your eligibility for the discount must be verified. EBRI reserves the right to reject an online discounted order if the order does not qualify. To determine if your organization is an EBRI Member and eligible for a discount, go to the EBRI Members page and check each membership level for your company’s name.

EBRI Special Reports are in depth analyses based on new information sources and new analytic approaches. To order Special Reports, call EBRI at (202) 659-0670.

EBRI Testimony is a collection of the recent written copies of testimony submitted by EBRI staff at various congressional hearings.EBRI is often called on to testify at hearings.

EBRI's Pension Investment Report (PIR) recognizes the growing national interest in pensions and the U.S. pension system as a whole. EBRI and the Federal Reserve System cooperate in a joint project to develop reliable data on financial assets in the private and public pension systems.

EBRI's Washington Bulletin, published twice a month, provides EBRI members with concise, timely updates on major employee benefits developments in Washington, including key legislative, executive, and regulatory activities.

EBRI Databook on Employee Benefits is a statistical reference volume on private and public employee benefit programs and work force related issues.

EBRI's best-selling publication Fundamentals of Employee Benefit Programs provides a straightforward, basic explanation of employee benefit programs in the private and public sectors. The 5th edition of Fundamentals is now available! To order copies call EBRI Publications at (202) 659-0670