Research & Analytics
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| Beacon Economics is a leading provider of quantitative and qualitative macroeconomic research, analysis, and data services. We deliver customized reports and data products that help our clients make informed, strategic decisions about investment, growth, revenue, policy, and other critical economic and financial issues. Our founding principals received their training in world class university economics departments where exacting empirical, econometric, and statistical analysis was the order of the day. In fact, we are one of the few economic consulting firms led by PhD level economists, rather than MBAs or planners calling themselves economists. With many simplistic, self-guided statistical analysis methods available out there for purchase, Beacon Economics' top-of-the-line training and deep commitment to rigorous research separate us from the crowd and ensure that we deliver only the highest quality research and analytics. |
 Beacon Economics' Regional Intelligence Reports provide succinct, yet comprehensive snapshots of a region's key economic indicators including employment, taxable sales, building permits, and median home prices. These six-page reports provide local governments, public agencies, economic/workforce developers, banks, investors, developers, or anyone facing important economic or financial decisions with up-to-the-moment, accurate, timesaving statistics...
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 Finding and accessing the right data is the foundation of good analysis and one of its greatest challenges. Interpreting and presenting that data is equally challenging. Data sources are copious, confusing, expensive, and can be extremely difficult to locate and access. Once found, they are easily skewed and misinterpreted. Finding just the right piece of data to support an argument, include in a presentation, use in a report can be the difference between a good and great product...
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 Today's trying economic times have increased fiscal stress on cities, counties and other local government. The need for more better public budgeting and increased government efficiency is greater than ever. Enter public revenue forecasting - government's key to productivity. Beacon Economics is a leader in forecasting revenues for cities, counties, states, and other public agencies. With years of experience, we have a proven track record of delivering accurate forecasts for sales tax, property tax and other revenue sources...
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Economic Forecasters and Advisors, Office of California State Controller John Chiang
Beacon Economics serves as chief economic forecasters to the State of California's Office of the Controller. In this key role, Beacon advises the state's top fiscal officer on critical issues including the state's emerging economic strengths and vulnerabilities, overall fiscal health, and best use of limited government resources.
Status: On-going
Economic Advisors, Paulson & Company Inc.
Beacon Economics serves on the advisory board of Paulson & Company, one of Wall Street's most successful hedge funds. Beacon established an advisory relationship with Paulson in 2005 and contributed to their decision to bet against the housing market, resulting in some of the highest hedge fund profits in history.
Status: On-going
Lead Contractor, Comprehensive Truck Management Program, Port of Oakland
Beacon Economics is leading a multi-year, multi-contractor analysis of the costs and benefits of various policies related to instituting a 'clean trucks program' at the Port of Oakland. Beacon was awarded this major contract following it's high-profile and widely cited evaluation of the ‘clean trucks program' that was being considered by the Port of Long Beach.
Status: 2008-2009
'Feed the Pig' Campaign, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
For two consecutive years, Beacon Economics has provided the underlying economic research and analysis for the nationwide ‘Feed the Pig' campaign – a public information and educational campaign focused on encouraging and teaching young Americans the importance of savings. Beacon's analytics have been a major foundation and contributor to this highly successful campaign.
Status: 2007 and 2008
Economic Research, Data Services & Public Policy Consulting, REOMAC
Beacon Economics works in an advisory capacity with the leading trade organization of the mortgage default industry. In today's highly charged real estate environment atmosphere, Beacon is serving this client with information, data analysis, and economic forecasting.
Status: On-going
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