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

Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 1st Quarter 2026
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	Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 1st Quarter 2026 (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. The overall index, OCBX, for the 1st quarter of 2026...

Economic Forecast | Winds of Change: What Business Leaders Need to Know in the Current Environment (pdf)
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	Economic Forecast \| Winds of Change: What Business Leaders Need to Know in the Current Environment (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. and Mira Farka, Ph.D. Just when you thought 2025 had exhausted its seemingly endless supply of gut-punches, it had one more surprise in store....

Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 4th Quarter 2025
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	Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 4th Quarter 2025 (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. The overall index, OCBX, for the 4th quarter of 2025...

Economic Forecast: Trumponomics, Taxes, Tariffs, Trade and Prospects for Growth
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	Economic Forecast: Trumponomics, Taxes, Tariffs, Trade and Prospects for Growth (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. and Mira Farka, Ph.D. While hard data remains relatively robust, sentiment measures have plumbed depths typically seen in the shadow...