THE DATA ALL REPORTS
2026 Economic Forecast
As Los Angeles County’s principal economic development leadership organization, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Institute for Applied Economics produces an annual forecast to assess and predict key national, state, regional and local economic indicators. The forecast also deepens beneath those “headline” indicators to understand the key issues, pressing economic...
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| Report Size | 9.37 MB |
| Date Uploaded | February 25, 2026 |
| Last Updated | March 2, 2026 |
| File Type |  .pdf |
Black Los Angeles Economic Report
This report is the inaugural publication in LAEDC’s 2026 affinity report series. It documents Black leadership as regional infrastructure across Los Angeles County, demonstrating how Black institutions, public leaders, entrepreneurs, and cross-sector partners build and align durable systems that shape economic outcomes. As the foundation for the series, this report connects lived expertise to measurable...
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| Report Size | 320.4 MB |
| Date Uploaded | February 24, 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 19, 2026 |
| File Type | .pdf |
Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles County
In June 2025, the federal government intensified enforcement of national immigration policies in Los Angeles County through increasingly aggressive efforts to arrest and detain unauthorized immigrants. These actions included workplace raids across Los Angeles, the deployment of approximately 4,000 California National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines, and large-scale operations such as the July...
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| Report Size | 2.97 MB |
| Date Uploaded | February 5, 2026 |
| Last Updated | February 9, 2026 |
| File Type | .pdf |
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE LA METRO SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor (STC) Project is a major transportation investment led by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to address severe congestion between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside, with a future extension to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Travel between the Valley and the Westside is constrained by the Santa Monica Mountains, making...
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| Report Size | 2.34 MB |
| Date Uploaded | January 14, 2026 |
| Last Updated | January 14, 2026 |
| File Type | .pdf |
Foreign Direct Investment in California 2025
As California takes its place as the fourth largest economy in the world in 2025, foreign investment continues to flow into the state. This year 18,963 foreign owned enterprises (FOEs) accounted for 814,102 jobs across the state – an increase of 14,018 jobs from 2024 – paying an estimated $89bn in wages to Californians. As discussion of trade and investment becomes central both locally and globally,...
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| Report Size | 15.84 MB |
| Date Uploaded | November 16, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 16, 2025 |
| File Type | .pdf |
Sports in the Los Angeles Basin: 2025 Economic Impact Study
We are pleased to share that the Institute for Applied Economics has released the Sports in the Los Angeles Basin: 2025 Economic Impact Study, prepared for the Los Angeles Sports Council (LASC). This report highlights the powerful role that sports play as both an economic engine and a cultural anchor for our region, reinforcing the Los Angeles Basin’s position as one of the world’s premier sports...
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| Report Size | 3.19 MB |
| Date Uploaded | October 14, 2025 |
| Last Updated | January 21, 2026 |
| File Type | .pdf |
PARTNERS IN PROSPERITY: AUSTRALIA’S INVESTMENT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), through its Institute for Applied Economics (IAE) and World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA), is proud to release Partners in Prosperity: Australia’s Investment in Southern California. The report highlights the scale and impact of Australian foreign direct investment in the region, with 210 Australian-owned enterprises supporting...
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| Report Size | 3.62 MB |
| Date Uploaded | September 25, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 24, 2025 |
| File Type | .pdf |
Industry Clusters In Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is large and diverse—geographically, socially, and economically. It encompasses over 4,000 square miles and was home to over 9.8 million people in 2024. If Los Angeles County were a country, it would have the 20 largest economy globally, with a GDP of over $886 billion in 2024. L.A. County’s private and public sectors supplied over 4.5 million jobs in 2024, and the county has...
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| Report Size | 4.50 MB |
| Date Uploaded | August 1, 2025 |
| Last Updated | March 3, 2026 |
| File Type | .pdf |
2025 Economic Forecast
As Los Angeles County’s principal economic development leadership organization, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) produces an annual forecast to assess and predict key national, state, regional and local economic indicators. The forecast also deepens beneath those “headline” indicators to understand the key issues, pressing economic concerns, and longer-term trends...
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| Report Size | 2.12 MB |
| Date Uploaded | June 3, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 16, 2025 |
| File Type | .pdf |
The Trade and Logistics Report
The Trade and Logistics industry cluster is a pillar of economic strength for Southern California and the entire state of California, facilitating the movement of goods across the nation and beyond. As the largest trade gateway in North America, Southern California’s world-class infrastructure— including the San Pedro Bay Ports (Los Angeles and Long Beach), extensive highway and rail networks,...
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| Report Size | 5.21 MB |
| Date Uploaded | June 2, 2025 |
| Last Updated | March 9, 2026 |
| File Type | .pdf |