DIRECTOR , WOODS CENTER FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING CSUF
WHY:Lead economist producing the local CEO survey, the Orange County Business Expectations Index. Director of the Woods Center with co-director Mira Farka, a CSUF associate professor of economics.
IN THE NEWS:In May predicted Orange County would likely face a somewhat higher unemployment rate in 2023 with slower job growth, along with a “garden variety” U.S. recession starting in the second half.
QUOTABLE:“Orange County is going to weather the storm, but we’re going to get wet.” NOTABLE: Says Federal Reserve was too slow in recognizing inflation threat.
uates stay in Orange County to raise their families, grow their careers and build their businesses.”
NOTABLE:Says Federal Reserve was too slow in recognizing inflation threat.
