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.

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

Is another recession on the horizon in 2019? Where are Inland Empire housing markets headed this year? Join us as we reveal what's next for local employment, home prices, GDP, consumer spending, and more.

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.