
California does not need to choose between post-pandemic economic growth and reducing carbon emissions
Surprisingly, environmental leader California has a smaller ‘green economy’ than the average U.S. state and would need to add many thousands of environmentally friendly jobs to catch up. The good news is it’s on track to do just that, according to a new analysis released today by the UCR School...

California’s creative economy bounces back but expands unevenly
New analysis tracks performance of state’s creative industries before, during, and after covid, revealing longer term direction

In new economic index, UCR is No. 18 nationally
Anew measure of higher education excellence called the Economic Mobility Index, or EMI, ranks UCR No. 18 nationally. The ranking is from a non-profit think tank named Third Way, and aims to measure the role universities play in catalyzing the economy. In the ranking, Third Way acknowledges the move toward...

Job recovery, housing demand, consumer demand heating up Inland Empire economy
Region is outperforming along multiple measures

New economic forecast is both upbeat and cautionary
The California labor market is recovering but rate of job growth has slowed
Housing scarcity: the Inland Empire’s natural barrier to economic growth
UCR’s Center for Economic Forecasting says the region’s housing problem is a land use issue solvable at the local level

Governor’s initiative misunderstands inland California’s economies
‘Regions Rise Together’ comparison to coastal regions may distort policy direction

Business size matters when it comes to economic growth
New analysis finds small businesses are powering establishment growth, but medium and large firms contribute more to job gains