The June jobs report reaffirms the view that the job market continues to throttle back. Payroll employment increased 147k, beating expectations, but only because of a 73k increase in state and local government education. This isn’t reality, but a seasonal adjustment problem due

Our Founding Principal Joshua Baum was quoted in Bloomberg on how ICE raids are derailing LA’s recovery: “Fear spreads quickly… it slows down not only construction, but the willingness to propose new projects.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The creator economy is helping sustain LA’s creative workforce—adding jobs and building new pathways as traditional media shifts. It’s a bright spot in a tough entertainment job market. latimes.com/entertainment-…

LA’s housing crisis is pushing out the writers, editors, and creatives who shape its identity. At Hilgard Economics, we’re exploring a new study on how housing costs are reshaping LA’s creative economy. Want in? Let’s talk. #housing #creativelabor #hilgardecon

Los Angeles approved over 1,800 homes last quarter—rebounding after one of the slowest starts to the year in recent memory. Our latest report at Hilgard Economics digs into the numbers and what’s driving them. Thanks to Urbanize LA for covering it.

A grim July jobs report: just 73,000 jobs added nationwide, with 3 out of 4 in healthcare. Prior months revised down sharply. Unemployment up to 4.2%. This isn’t a soft landing. It’s a warning sign. At Hilgard, we’re watching the labor market closely—especially where the

Thanks to Westside Today for covering our latest permitting report. Always great to see more attention on the data behind LA's housing pipeline. 📈🏗️

Big win for CA: 22 TV shows get $255.9M in tax credits, bringing $1.1B in economic activity. As production grows in LA and beyond, we are focused on keeping the industry’s workforce housed. latimes.com/entertainment-…

SB 79 could reshape housing around transit with economic, climate and equity impacts. Clear maps are key. Hilgard Economics has already mapped SB 79's estimated impacts for a few clients and welcomes further requests to do so. latimes.com/california/sto…