March 2012 Economic Outlook (member access)
Economic forecast for the US and California
Economic forecast for the US and California
Economic forecast for the US and California
Advocates a comprehensive approach to repairing California’s broken system of governance while proposing policies and institutions vital for the state’s long-term future.
. . . comparing the states on 118 different variables in the five important areas of taxation (major business taxes, individual income taxes, sales taxes, unemployment insurance taxes, and property taxes) . . . while also measuring the general competitiveness of their overall tax systems.
. . . estimate of the combined state and local tax burden shouldered by the residents of each of the fifty states.
. . . addresses the issues that must be solved for our region’s economy to create jobs and energize economic activity today, in the next five years and over the long term. The approach aims to maximize local control and regional coordination.
“. . . ties together 44 major government-imposed or government-related costs impacting small businesses and entrepreneurs across a broad spectrum of industries and types of businesses”
Ranking the States on Policy Measures and Costs Impacting Small Business and Entrepreneurship
. . . provides direct feedback from San Diego’s small business community about what they need to grow and thrive in our region.
. . . insight into San Diego County’s small businesses’ outlook on the local economy and business projections.
. . . details trends from the first quarter of 2012 that show gradual and positive growth in San Diego’s economy in the areas of unemployment, tourism, real estate and production.
. . . assesses whether California will be able to attract enough college graduates from other states and other countries to close that gap.
. . . examine several likely characteristics of the Inland Empire in 2015, including the expected population makeup and economic conditions.