Economic Analysis and Forecasting

Welcome to the Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting

The Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting issues economic forecasts and analyses at the national and regional level, provides policy advice on economic issues, and conducts related research. The center undertakes independent studies, engaging in sponsored research with private and public entities. Many of the center's activities are structured to allow for the participation of graduate and undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton.

Latest Reports

Economic and International Trade Forecast 2026 | (pdf)
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	Economic Forecast & International Trade Forecast 2026 (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. and Mira Farka, Ph.D. Precisely a decade and a half ago this month – April 2011 – dragon eggs cracked, direwolf pups were found in the snow....

Taxing Wealth: Lessons From History and International Evidence
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	Taxing Wealth: Lessons From History and International Evidence (pdf) By: Mira Farka, Ph.D. The longest continuous record of US wealth inequality — covering 1913 to 2012 using the capitalization method...

California Wealth Tax: An Analysis of the Proposed Wealth Tax and What it Means for the State
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	California Wealth Tax: An Analysis of the Proposed Wealth Tax and What it Means for the State (pdf) By: Mira Farka, Ph.D. California is currently considering a wealth tax on its wealthiest residents. The most recent proposal — the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act...

Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 2nd Quarter 2026
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	Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 2nd Quarter 2026 (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. The overall index, OCBX, for the 2nd quarter of 2026...