A. Gary Anderson
Graduate School of Management

Warehouses in Southern California

Pandemic Left Behind, the Inland Empire Economy Flourished in 2022

Despite national recession concerns, the Inland Empire’s economy is outperforming California’s major metros and the state overall, according to new UC Riverside School of Business research.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
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California Worker Shortage Constraining Job Growth

California’s labor market expanded steadily in November, with total nonfarm employment in the state growing by 26,800 positions, according to an analysis released jointly by Beacon Economics and the UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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Growth Will Continue Despite Turbulence

Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to rise and despite the turbulence in today’s macroeconomy, is forecast to continue its upward climb in the near-term future.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
Holiday shopping

Experts in Black Friday, Holiday Season Shopping Impacts

The founder of Beacon Economics LLC and an adjunct professor, Thornberg is an expert in economic and revenue forecasting, regional economics, economic policy, and labor and real estate markets.
By UCR News |
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California has Recovered all Jobs Lost During the Pandemic

California’s labor market expanded nicely in October (the latest numbers), according to an analysis released jointly with Beacon Economics.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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California Job Expansion Slowly Continues

UCR MBA analysis shows California’s labor market grew by 6,500 jobs in Sept., per the best business school’s Center for Economic Forecasting.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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No Evidence that California's Rental Caps are Being Violated

UCR MBA Center challenges report alleging rent cap violations, using public data to uphold facts—expert analysis from the best business school.
By Victoria Pike Bond |
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Will the U.S. Economy Fall into Recession in 2023? Only if the Fed Intensifies Current Tightening Policies

At UCR MBA’s Inland Empire Forecast, experts say recession unlikely unless Fed hikes rates—insight from one of the nation’s best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |
13th Annual Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference e-book

13th Annual Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference

The 13th Annual Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference magazine.
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Inland Empire Growth Contrasts with National Decline

Inland Empire business activity rises despite U.S. GDP decline, reports UCR School of Business—home to the UCR MBA and one of the best business schools.
By Victoria Pike Bond | UCR News |