
Inland Empire Economy Nears Full Recovery from Pandemic Downturn
UCR MBA insights reveal Inland Empire’s recovery outpacing the nation post-COVID, though growth slows as it nears pre-pandemic levels at the best business school.

Mamma Mia! Sweden Gains the Most Musicians During the Pandemic
UCR MBA’s top research center reveals more musicians moved to Stockholm during the pandemic than anywhere else—insight from the best business school.
By Victoria Pike-Bond |

Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference Finds Near Term Outlook Strong but Long Run Risks Loom Large
From a demand standpoint, the U.S. economy has completely recovered from the pandemic recession.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

Downtowns are Still the Biggest Job Centers in Most Regions
The demise of dense downtown areas in the United States has been predicted throughout, and long before, the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

Inland Empire Business Activity Growth Outpaces U.S. GDP in Latest Numbers
Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to recover from the pandemic along a steady upward trajectory, outperforming growth in U.S. GDP in the latest numbers.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

It's a Three-peat: UCR Again Tops Social Mobility Ranking
For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UC Riverside the top university in the nation for social mobility.
By John Warren |

Study Disrupts Venture Capitalist Assumptions About Tax Benefits of Corporations
Startups backed by venture capital — and their investors — often lose tax savings because they organize as corporations rather than limited liability companies, finds a UC Riverside-led study.
By Holly Ober |

Job Recovery, Housing Demand, Consumer Demand Heating Up Inland Empire Economy
UCR MBA economic forecast shows Inland Empire’s strong growth as pandemic impacts fade—insights from one of California’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond |

Effective Messaging for Crowdfunding Campaigns
Some crowdfunding campaigns thrive while others stall. Finance experts point to ‘herding,’ where investors follow the crowd toward popular projects.
By Holly Ober |

Inland Empire Business Activity to Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels by End of Year
Inland Empire business set to return to pre-pandemic levels, per UCR MBA’s Economic Forecasting Center at one of California’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond |