Beacon Economics

Subscribe to Publications
Facebook Linkedin Twitter
CONTACT US

New analysis: Industrial real estate the surprising cornerstone of Southern California's economy Businesses operating in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing centers, and industrial flex properties support approximately 1.5 million jobs and generate roughly $1 of every $9 of Southern California’s GDP. VIEW THE ANALYSIS Wall Street is Bullish, Main Street is Miserable. Are They Both Wrong? Consumer sentiment has sunk to near record lows as equity valuations climb to near record highs. But the public anxiety comes amid historically high living standards, and the extraordinary investor optimism comes despite growing fiscal risks. VIEW THE NEW FORECAST Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Sluggish Job Growth In California California employment grew incrementally in the latest available data. The state's industries have been in a "hiring recession" for some time with one exception... Health Care. VIEW THE BEACON EMPLOYMENT REPORT CALIFORNIA VIEW THE BEACON EMPLOYMENT REPORT Forecasts For Global Trade Uniformly Gloomy CA Exports Rise In Latest Numbers... But War Hasn't Arrived In The Data Yet The value of California's export trade grew by 7.7% in April, but the upbeat numbers are likely based on orders placed well before the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. VIEW THE CALIFORNIA TRADE REPORT California Outlook: Growing Economy, Shrinking Job Market There is a widening divide at the heart of California’s powerful economy: robust GDP growth, driven by the state’s booming tech industry, but weak job creation. Can we have sustainable growth without jobs? VIEW THE LATEST OUTLOOK Rebuilding After California Wildfires Is Slow And Overly Complex, Study Finds One Year Later... Palisades, Eaton Fire Recovery Faces Long Road Our new report with the Pepperdine School of Public Policy reveals that rebuilding after California wildfires leaves thousands of homes unreconstructed for years. VIEW THE NEW ANALYSIS Rent Control in NYC and California... Political Narratives Don't Match Economic Realities A new analysis conducted with Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy looks at the economic health of renters in New York City and finds that, like California, claims of a rental housing crisis don't line up with data-based realities. VIEW THE ANALYSIS The State of Renters in California Explore the latest data on rent affordability, renter income trends, housing supply, and rental market conditions across 22 California counties. VIEW THE NEW REPORT The Numbers Are In: California's Fast Act Led To Job Losses Using recently revised employment numbers from the state EDD, a new study conducted with the Pepperdine School of Public Policy reveals that California’s Fast Act (AB 1228) has led to significant job losses in the state’s fast-food industry. VIEW THE ANALYSIS Minority-Owned Businesses Are Fundamental To California's Economy The Economic Impacts of Diverse Small Business Beacon Economics' new analysis of the economic, fiscal, and social impacts of minority-owned small businesses in California show that they are a pillar of the economy, accounting for 1.9 million of the 4.1 million businesses in the state. VIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UC An Essential Engine The University of California's Eye Popping Economic Impact In contributing $82 billion to California's annual output and supporting 1 in every 45 jobs in the state, the UC system is an extraordinary engine of economic growth. Our new analysis reveals UC's full impact, from serving students to launching start-ups. VIEW THE ANALYSIS

Californians Moving Out Is Not The State’s Most Worrisome Trend

Subscribe Free
Contact Us

Practice Areas

Working across the economy to deliver customized, data-driven solutions to businesses, governments, and nonprofits.

Public Policy Analysis

Community and Economic Development

Regional and Sub-Regional Analysis

Housing, Land Use and Real Estate Advisory

Economic, Fiscal, and Social Impact Analysis

Litigation Support and Expert Testimony

Economic and Revenue Forecasting

Publications

To better understand our economic present and future, we publish a variety of forecasts and commentaries that deliver global, national, and local insight.

Beacon Employment Report

Each month, we link our own econometric predictions to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state labor market departments to identify important changes in employment across industries and regions.

The Beacon Outlook

One of the most accurate economic forecasts around. This succinct, quarterly outlook delivers up-to-date analysis of leading indicators driving the U.S. and California economies, including GDP growth, employment, housing and commercial real estate markets, taxable sales, international trade, and more.

No Nonsense Economics

Hype-free insights into the global, U.S., and California economies. These brief, timely posts cover a wide range of topics and deliver straightforward commentary on issues ranging from California migration trends to Federal Reserve policy decisions to U.S. real estate markets. Relevant, honest analysis that’s fun to read.

California Trade Report

This report analyzes monthly data released by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division, pinpointing important trends in California’s import/export industry and identifying potential effects on the state’s economy.

View All Publications

“[Christopher Thornberg’s] presentation not only had eye opening and undeniable data, the calls to action were inspiring and I felt hopeful that we could actually see positive change.”

Amber Poncy

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce,

“[Christopher Thornberg] explained complex topics in simple, laugh-out-loud ways I won’t forget… his lecture changed my mind. That’s remarkable! It may just be the most enlightening presentation I’ve seen.”

Kevin Ervin Kelley, AIA

Principal, Shook Kelley

“Based on your presentation, I called my real estate agent and within the week was out of the transaction. That was easily the best decision I could have made.”

Greenberg Glusker

“Beacon Economics has become an invaluable resource to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, providing us with data and research that informs our efforts to rebuild the region’s economy.”

Gary Toebben

President & CEO (emeritus), Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

“The professional and technically skilled staff at Beacon Economics delivered an excellent product that has been key to our District’s long term planning and fiscal health.”

Dave Collins

Assistant General Manager, Finance and Management Services, East Bay Regional Park District

“Chris Thornberg gave one of the most informative and entertaining keynotes ever delivered to a CalSAE audience. The combination of relevant data and insights, paired with a terrifically engaging style, provided value to all our members.”

Jim Anderson

President & CEO, California Society of Association Executives

“Beacon Economics has substantially increased economic literacy here in Sonoma County”

Ben Stone

Director, Sonoma County Economic Development Board

No Nonsense Economics

Relevant, hype-free insights about what’s happening in the global, U.S., and California economies

Contact Us

Have questions about how Beacon Economics can help you? Email or call us, and we’ll be in touch promptly. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

All communications are kept strictly confidential per our Privacy Policy.

We will never share your information without your explicit permission. We use cookies on our site so you won’t need to resubmit your information when you visit again from the same device. Submitting this form will add you to Beacon Economics mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Thank you for your interest in our work!

Thank you for joining thousands of business and government leaders who use Beacon Economics’ analysis to inform their decision making.

To be added to our mailing lists, please provide the following information:

For a Meeting or a Proposal

Thank you for joining thousands of business and government leaders who use Beacon Economics’ analysis to inform their decision making.

Have questions about how Beacon Economics can help you? Email or call us, and we’ll be in touch promptly. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

To be contacted about Beacon's services, please provide the following information:
We will never share your information without your explicit permission. We use cookies on our site so you won’t need to resubmit your information when you visit again from the same device. Submitting this form will add you to Beacon Economics mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time.

For Speeches

Thank you for joining thousands of business and government leaders who use Beacon Economics’ analysis to inform their decision making.

Have questions about how Beacon Economics can help you? Email or call us, and we’ll be in touch promptly. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

To be contacted about Beacon's services, please provide the following information:
We will never share your information without your explicit permission. We use cookies on our site so you won’t need to resubmit your information when you visit again from the same device. Submitting this form will add you to Beacon Economics mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Thank you for your interest in our work!

Thank you for joining thousands of business and government leaders who use Beacon Economics’ analysis to inform their decision making.

To be added to our mailing lists, please provide the following information:

Thank you for your interest in our work!

Thank you for joining thousands of business and government leaders who use Beacon Economics’ analysis to inform their decision making.

To be added to our media mailing list, please provide the following information: