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College of Business Administration and Public Policy

Despite Uncertainties, Growth Predicted for South Bay at Economic Forecast

Even as the current political climate makes markets nervous, the South Bay region of Los Angeles is well poised for the next decade. The 2024 South Bay Economic Forecast predicted a bright near-term future for the region, namely due to its skilled workforce and cutting-edge companies. Hundreds of industry and government leaders attended the Oct. 24 event at CSUDH, which also marked the forecast's 10th anniversary. Moderated by Frank Mottek of 790 KABC’s Mottek on Money radio show, the event began with CSUDH’s South Bay Economic Institute discussing their 2024 South Bay Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook, a report which explores economic sectors including real ... Read More

Professor Prakash Dheeriya Shares Tips for Financial Literacy

In recognition of April being National Financial Literacy Month, CSUDH Professor of Finance Prakash Dheeriya discusses some of the basic ways that young adults can learn how to manage their money and set realistic goals for themselves. Dheeriya’s expertise is in personal finance and how to make wise decisions as a consumer, investor, or borrower. What does it mean for a young adult to be financially literate? To be financially literate implies that you are not prone to be victims of common financial fraud. It also means that you are able to earn more income without really working at a second job. In other words, you are savvy enough to invest wisely and earn more income ... Read More

Economic Forecast Touts Strength of the South Bay

The South Bay has proven remarkably resilient in the face of recent economic challenges and uncertainties, and is well poised to weather future changes. That optimistic message was woven throughout CSUDH’s ninth annual South Bay Economic Forecast on Oct. 26, where more than 300 industry leaders gathered to listen to CSUDH and business experts discuss the region’s economic trends. Moderated by Frank Mottek of 790 KABC’s Mottek on Money radio show, the event began with CSUDH’s South Bay Economic Institute discussing their 2023 South Bay Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook, a report which delves into sectors of the economy ranging from real estate to entrepreneurship, manufacturing, the ... Read More

Daily Breeze: South Bay Economy Will Continue Thriving Despite Challenges, CSUDH Economists Say

Source: Daily Breeze While unemployment is expected to increase moderately in the next two years, the South Bay’s economy is will continue weathering challenges and growing, thanks to hyperinflation flattening, the region’s innovative industries and a strong overall labor market. That is according to researchers and economists at Cal State Dominguez Hills, who presented their findings during the ninth annual South Bay Economic Forecast conference this week. “Somehow, the economy keeps performing well,” Fynnwin Prager, co-director of the university’s South Bay Economics Institute, said during the Thursday, Oct. 26, conference. “That is in spite of really high inflation last ... Read More