Woods Center For Economic Analysis and Forecasting

The Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting issues economic forecasts and analyses at the national and regional level, provides policy advice on economic issues, and conducts related research. The center undertakes independent studies, engaging in sponsored research with private and public entities. Many of the center's activities are structured to allow for the participation of graduate and undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton. 

Latest Reports

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Southern California Leading Economic Indicator, May 2021

By: Adrian R. Fleissig, Ph.D.

The Southern California Leading Economic Indicator increased by 2.13% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020...

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2021 Econ Forecase graph

2021 Spring Economic Forecast - PANDEMIC BLUES AND ECONOMIC CLUES: A Post-Pandemic, Post-Election Economic and Real Estate Outlook

By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D., and Mira Farka, Ph.D.

The gods of TV drama have mercifully smiled upon us again this season through Bridgerton, a light-hearted, vibrant, gossipy and somewhat raunchy tale set in Regency England

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Orange County Business Expectations, OCBX, March 2021

By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D.

The overall index, OCBX, for the 2nd quarter 2021 jumped to 95.3 from 71.6 in the 1 st quarter 2-21. This is the highest level of index since Q4 2018.

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Southern California Leading Economic Indicator, Feb 2021

By: Adrian R. Fleissig, Ph.D.

The Southern California Leading Economic Indicator increased by 2.53% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of 2020. COVID-19 has negatively impacted...

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