The European Regional Business and Economic Development Unit (ERBEDU) is a research, intelligence and consultancy centre, based within Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. It focuses on policy research and new developments in European regional, economic and business development research.

Working for both the public and private sectors and non-governmental organisations and the not-for-profit sector, the Unit offers a package of Research and Consultancy services designed to contribute to capacity building and improved competencies in a rapidly changing European and global economy.

ERBEDU Director Professor John Shutt

Running Stream Professor of Employment & Regional Development