Research Products
Understanding our economy begins with strong data. San Diego Regional EDC performs comprehensive research to inform policy makers and the public on key industries, as well as San Diego’s opportunities for growth. Check out some of our research products below.
Our research products are organized into the following categories.
- Industry Studies: Deep dives on specific industries in San Diego, from genomics to cybersecurity and more
- Industry Profiles: Quick sheets on the region’s key industries, with data on employment, firms, wages, and more
- Economic Impact Studies: Specific in-depth analysis of a company or industry in San Diego
- Economic Intelligence: Reoccurring research releases including the economic pulse (monthly employment data) and economic snapshot (a quarterly comparison of San Diego to other metros) as well as periodic data on issues that impact our economy such as housing affordability and trade
Research Studies
Study release: North County’s manufacturing industry poised for recovery, growth
- Economic Impact Studies
- Industry Studies
Study release: One percent shift in procurement could mean thousands of jobs for San Diegans
- Economic Impact Studies
Release: EDC study finds one in four local firms engaged in AI
- Economic Impact Studies
- Industry Studies
Economy in crisis: SD housing market advances, but geographic differences remain
- Economic Intelligence
Economy in crisis: Closer look at August employment report reveals troubling trend
- Economic Intelligence
COVID-19 Survey Results: Anticipated impacts become reality, minority owned businesses hit hard, and workspace changes will continue
- Economic Intelligence
Economy in crisis: SD jobs report for May might not be as bad as initially feared
- Economic Intelligence
Economy in crisis: More disappointing numbers to come, but the worst is likely behind us
- Economic Intelligence
COVID-19 Survey Results: Revenue impacts continue, but most firms favor temporary shutdowns over permanent closures
- Economic Intelligence
COVID-19 Survey Results: Immediate impacts are concentrated, severe, and hit small business & low wage workers hardest
- Economic Intelligence
Trade and Competitiveness in North America: A Focus on the Cali Baja Mega-Region
- Economic Intelligence
Cracking the Code: The Economic Impact of San Diego’s Genomics Industry
- Economic Impact Studies
- Industry Studies