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Economic ReportsThe Kyser Center for Economic ResearchEconomic Reports | LA Regional Overviews | StatisticsBusiness/Industry InformationThese reports are produced by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation and made available free-of-charge to the general public as a service to the global community. You may quote a part of a report with proper crediting. If you wish to distribute any of these reports, it must not be part of a for-fee service without our prior authorization, and it must include all pages of the report, including the front and back covers and the copyright information. The reports are in Adobe PDF format. Latest ReportRegional Economic Overview & Forecasts for Areas of Los Angeles County: San Gabriel Valley (2008) Otis Report on The Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region (2008) Complete Roadmaps to Industry Clusters Report has been updated for 2008.
Economic Reports2008-2009 Economic Forecast Mid-year Update [923K] The California economy is “on the brink of a recession,” some parts of the state are already in recession, and the cause of the downturn will persist into 2009 Foreign Direct Investment in Los Angeles County: Final Report [392K] Foreign direct investment (FDI) is another important part of L.A.’s international economic activities, as a considerable amount of capital flows between Los Angeles and the rest of the world. International Trade Trends & Impacts: The Southern California Region - 2008 [1.34 MB] International trade activity in the Los Angeles area will record modest growth in 2008 after 2008-2009 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook [911KB] Painfully Slow Growth for California and Southern California in 2008-2009, with “Spot” Recessions.
LA Regional OverviewsEconomic Profiles for Southern California Metropolitan Areas:
Regional Economic Overview & Forecasts for Areas of Los Angeles County:
StatisticsLA Stats (2007) [1.2 MB] Frequently requested statistics for Los Angeles and surrounding counties on demographics, employment, income, economic base, real estate, retailing, and more. LA 5-County Area Census 2000 data [1.1 MB]
Business/Industry InformationComplete Roadmaps to Industry Clusters Report We have documented the support activities for major industry clusters in Los Angeles County. We recognize that it is a "work in progress," as some programs are "hidden," new programs are constantly emerging, and some new industries are in the process of taking shape. The LA County Industry Clusters is also available in sections, broken down by industry sectors:
Otis Report on The Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region (2008) [689K] The creative industries are undeniably important to the regional economy, with nearly one million (direct and indirect) jobs created in L.A. and Orange counties, at least $100 billion in sales/receipts, and more than $3.8 billion in state tax revenues generated. 2007 Major Business Expansion Activity in Southern California (Released 2008) [393K] the number of major business expansions in Southern California during 2007 declined by 17.5 percent to 203 projects. This result was not unexpected given the economic uncertainties that developed over the course of 2007. In addition, conditions in the region’s industrial and office markets also had an impact. Manufacturing in Southern California (2007) [826K] A current profile on manufacturing in Southern California, featuring detailed information on recent trends, vacancy rates and the largest manufacturing sectors. The Auto Industry in Southern California (2006) [437K] The report covers areas in which Southern California shows its strength in innovative design and customization which is driving the auto industry. Film Industry Profile of LA County (2005) [465K] First in a series of studies of this rapidly changing industry. This study covers the industry's impact on the entire Southern California region. Fashion Industry Profile (2003) [360K] A current profile on the state of the apparel industry in Los Angeles County, emphasizing employment, current statistical trends and net results. Retail Industry Profile (2003) [900K] A report on the retail industry in the LA area, including narrative, relevant statistics and a roster of major shopping areas and malls in the area.
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