The number of new businesses being established in the Inland Empire has vigorously outpaced new business growth in California as a whole.

Land use decisions and local opposition are leading obstacles to building badly needed housing across Southern California - especially low and moderate income housing.

Our analysis (commissioned by the CA Restaurant Association) finds that corporate owned restaurants are able to withstand CA's rising labor costs without much effect, while small, locally-owned establishments face challenges.

The Center for Economic Forecasting and Development applies business expertise, understanding of public policy, and deep academic training to analyzing the regional, state, and national economy—producing economic forecasts, public policy analysis, and economic impact studies.