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Economic Reports & Studies
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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 ReportEconomic Profiles for Southern California Metropolitan Areas documents have been updated. International Trade Trends & Impacts: The Southern California Region (2009) The year 2008 brought some surprises—many of them unhappy—for the business of international trade in Southern California, and 2009 could see more of the same. Foreign Direct Investment In Los Angeles County: 2008-2009 Report & Survey 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.
Economic ReportsInternational Trade Trends & Impacts: The Southern California Region (2009) The year 2008 brought some surprises—many of them unhappy—for the business of international trade in Southern California, and 2009 could see more of the same. Foreign Direct Investment In Los Angeles County: 2008-2009 Report & Survey 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. 2009-2010 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook U.S., California and Southern California in recession. LAEDC sees a modest recovery by year-end 2009. 2008-2009 Economic Forecast Mid-year Update 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
LA Regional OverviewsEconomic Profiles for Southern California Metropolitan Areas:Regional Economic Overview & Forecasts for Areas of Los Angeles County:
StatisticsFrequently 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
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) 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. 2008 Major Business Expansion Activity in Southern California (Released 2009) There were 176 major business expansions in the L.A. five-county region recorded by LAEDC during 2008, a decline of -13.3% in activity or -27 projects from 2007. This is not unexpected news; activity has been declining since 2004 when 348 major expansion projects were recorded. Manufacturing in Southern California (2007) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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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