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 3rd Quarter 2025
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	Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 3rd Quarter 2025 (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. The overall index, OCBX, for the 3rd 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...

International Trade Forecasts | An Overview of World, U.S., California, Orange County and Southern California Exports
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	International Trade Forecasts \| An Overview of World, U.S., California, Orange County and Southern California Exports (pdf) By: Mira Farka, Ph.D. and Adrian R. Fleissig, Ph.D. Fresh off a sweeping electoral victory, the second Trump administration is attempting nothing short of a radical remake—of both the post-war global order and the U.S. economy...

Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 2nd Quarter 2025
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	Orange County Business Expectations Survey, OCBX 2nd Quarter 2025 (pdf) By: Anil K. Puri, Ph.D. The overall index, OCBX, for the 2nd quarter of 2025...