Cost of the Undercount for the Inland Empire

Political Analysis

Cost of the Undercount for the Inland Empire

Obtaining an accurate Census count is a challenging task. Doing so is extremely important, however, both for the reapportionment of Congressional seats and allocation of federal funds.

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Congressional Races to Watch in 2010

Political Analysis

Congressional Races to Watch in 2010

2010 should be a fairly entertaining political year in California. Indeed, on top of the reality of the Census and the possibility of a Constitutional Convention comes the drama of some potentially close Congressional races in the Inland Empire.

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Inland Empire: Trade Gateway of Southern California

Economic Analysis

Inland Empire: Trade Gateway of Southern California

Although it is unlikely the construction sector will help the region recover from the current recession, another sector has the potential to kick-start an economic upswing: logistics and distribution.

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2011 Means More Reps for Inland Empire

Political Analysis

2011 Means More Reps for Inland Empire

When Congressional districts are redrawn following the 2010 Census, the Inland Empire and other inland areas stand to increase their representation at the expense of other parts of the state.

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Inland Empire’s Macroeconomics

Economic Analysis

Inland Empire’s Macroeconomics

Despite the Inland Empire’s economic growth over the past generation, residents in the region have not, on average, enjoyed rising incomes.

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Ontario: The Inland Empire’s New Urban Center

Political Analysis

Ontario: The Inland Empire’s New Urban Center

Inland Empire Outlook sat down with Ontario City Manager Greg Devereaux to discuss the distinctive methods the city has used to accomplish economic development even in this uncertain economy.

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Unemployment in the Great Recession

Economic Analysis

Unemployment in the Great Recession

The impact of the recession on the labor market in the Inland Empire has been severe, and the return to full employment will require a fundamental structural shift in the region’s economic base.

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A New Publication at a Time of Crisis and of Promise

Economic Analysis, Political Analysis

A New Publication at a Time of Crisis and of Promise

We are pleased to present the Inaugural Issue of Inland Empire Outlook—a newsletter analyzing economic and political trends shaping California’s fastest growing region.

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Inland Empire Outlook

Inland Empire Outlook is a newsletter analyzing economic and political trends shaping California’s fastest growing region. The Lowe Institute of Political Economy and the Rose Institute of State and Local Government—two prominent research institutes at Claremont McKenna College—have joined forces to provide business and government leaders timely and sophisticated analysis of political and economic developments in this pivotal region.

All articles are available online, and or you can view a printable version here.

The Lowe Institute

The Lowe Institute of Political Economy analyzes economic policy issues and their social and political contexts. Director Marc Weidenmier, Ph.D., is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Economic History. Manfred Keil, Ph.D., an expert in comparative economics, has extensive knowledge on economic conditions in the Inland Empire and has served as a consultant on economic development issues to several private firms in the region. Learn more about the Lowe Institute.

The Rose Institute

The Rose Institute of State and Local Government authors studies of political and demographic trends on national and local issues. Director Ralph Rossum, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized constitutional law scholar who has expertise in tribal law and the relationship between the region’s tribes and local governments. Kenneth P. Miller, J.D., Ph.D., is an expert in California politics and policy who studies political developments in the Inland Empire. David Huntoon, MBA, specializes in economic development in the region. See more at the Rose Report.

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