Tag: Economic Advisory Council
To ‘V’ or Not to ‘V,’ That is the Question…
The COVID-19 induced recession of 2020 began with the ferocity of an unexpected tsunami smashing onto the shore—one month the economy was fine, the...
Post-COVID-19 Economy: Case for the ‘V’
Overview: Is Hysteria the New Normal?
The good news is that the number of new, confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States has,...
No Slowdown Before the Election Hoedown
U.S. Economic Outlook
This year’s Lunar New Year ushered in the Year of the Rat on the Chinese calendar. The past year, the Year of...
U.S., State Economies Show Steady Growth; Political Rhetoric Disconnected from Reality
The Great Un-Recession
When we look back at 2019 there will be plenty of negative memories—from the theatrics that have dominated national politics to the...
California Economy Continues Growing; Some Declines Due to Ongoing Trade Wars
Fact Versus Fiction
While still savoring the fact that the U.S. economy is in the midst of a record-breaking expansion, attention has suddenly shifted to...
Record Economic Expansion Near; Housing Costs Dampen State’s Dynamism
U.S. Outlook
Better Than Expected, But Not as Good as It Looks
The stock market sell-off that began at the end of 2018, combined with certain...
U.S. Growth Pace Slowing, Housing Flat; State Solutions Require Urgency, Patience
U.S. Outlook
Looking back, 2018 was clearly a solid year for the U.S. economy, with vastly more positives than negatives to reflect on. The nation’s...
Data Showing Balanced Growth Contrasts with Public Pessimism on State of Economy
The 2018 midterm election is finally behind us, and proved to be just as dramatic as would befit today’s hyper-charged political environment. Moreover, the...
U.S. Economic Expansion Continues, But Growth Surge May Be Temporary
The United States is currently in the midst of the second longest expansion in the nation’s history at 111 months and counting. In July...
Housing Shortage Among Top Challenges for Long-Term Health of State Economy
California Outlook
Long-Run Challenges During Times of Economic Gain
The U.S. economy has experienced steady growth in recent years, and later this year, the current economic...
