Hilgard Economics
@hilgardecon.bsky.social
Mission Driven Real Estate and Economic Development Research
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🚨Big news — we’ve rebranded! 🚨
Hilgard Analytics is now Hilgard Economics as we deepen our focus on equitable economic growth and planning.
We’re also seeing signs of hope in LA’s housing market with a 37.1% increase in residential permits in Q2.
Hilgard Analytics is now Hilgard Economics as we deepen our focus on equitable economic growth and planning.
We’re also seeing signs of hope in LA’s housing market with a 37.1% increase in residential permits in Q2.
🚨Big news — we’ve rebranded! 🚨
Hilgard Analytics is now Hilgard Economics as we deepen our focus on equitable economic growth and planning.
We’re also seeing signs of hope in LA’s housing market with a 37.1% increase in residential permits in Q2.
Hilgard Analytics is now Hilgard Economics as we deepen our focus on equitable economic growth and planning.
We’re also seeing signs of hope in LA’s housing market with a 37.1% increase in residential permits in Q2.
July 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🚨Big news — we’ve rebranded! 🚨
Hilgard Analytics is now Hilgard Economics as we deepen our focus on equitable economic growth and planning.
We’re also seeing signs of hope in LA’s housing market with a 37.1% increase in residential permits in Q2.
Hilgard Analytics is now Hilgard Economics as we deepen our focus on equitable economic growth and planning.
We’re also seeing signs of hope in LA’s housing market with a 37.1% increase in residential permits in Q2.
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
July 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
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Consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in June and were up 2.7 percent from a year earlier. "Core" prices, excluding food and energy, were up 0.2 percent from May and 2.9 percent from a year ago.
Data: www.bls.gov/news.release... #NumbersDay
Data: www.bls.gov/news.release... #NumbersDay
Consumer Price Index Summary
- 2025 M06 Results
www.bls.gov
July 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in June and were up 2.7 percent from a year earlier. "Core" prices, excluding food and energy, were up 0.2 percent from May and 2.9 percent from a year ago.
Data: www.bls.gov/news.release... #NumbersDay
Data: www.bls.gov/news.release... #NumbersDay
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.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market
In a tough Hollywood job market, crew members and actors are finding more work in the creator economy, businesses led by influencers who post content for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
www.latimes.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Our Founding Principal @joshuabaum93.bsky.social was quoted in @bloomberg.com 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.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
ICE Raids Derail Los Angeles Economy as Workers Go Into Hiding
Los Angeles was already struggling to revive its fragile economy after the most destructive wildfires in its history erupted six months ago. Now, immigration raids are driving workers crucial to the r...
www.bloomberg.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our Founding Principal @joshuabaum93.bsky.social was quoted in @bloomberg.com 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.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Carceral facilities shouldn’t be the default economic plan for rural towns. California deserves better.
At Hilgard, we’re exploring what real investment looks like in under-resourced communities — beyond prisons, and rooted in equity. More to come.
At Hilgard, we’re exploring what real investment looks like in under-resourced communities — beyond prisons, and rooted in equity. More to come.
June 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Carceral facilities shouldn’t be the default economic plan for rural towns. California deserves better.
At Hilgard, we’re exploring what real investment looks like in under-resourced communities — beyond prisons, and rooted in equity. More to come.
At Hilgard, we’re exploring what real investment looks like in under-resourced communities — beyond prisons, and rooted in equity. More to come.
Immigration raids are pushing workers and families underground—and it's already hurting LA’s local economy. We're tracking the impact across jobs, spending, and services.
Organizations interested in supporting this work, let’s talk.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Organizations interested in supporting this work, let’s talk.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
L.A. neighborhoods clear out as immigration raids send people underground
A week of immigration sweeps across Southern California has left some communities terrified, with fewer people on the streets and signs of an economic slowdown.
www.latimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Immigration raids are pushing workers and families underground—and it's already hurting LA’s local economy. We're tracking the impact across jobs, spending, and services.
Organizations interested in supporting this work, let’s talk.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Organizations interested in supporting this work, let’s talk.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
As rents rise in LA neighborhoods, transit ridership falls. A $230/month rent increase predicts a 22% drop in riders.
Gentrification isn't just a housing issue—it's a systems issue. Equity-focused housing and transit policy must move in tandem.
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
Gentrification isn't just a housing issue—it's a systems issue. Equity-focused housing and transit policy must move in tandem.
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
How gentrification is killing the bus: California’s rising rents are pushing out commuters
Gentrification has led to fewer bus and train riders, a study from UCLA researchers found, showing how the housing crisis affects all areas.
calmatters.org
May 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As rents rise in LA neighborhoods, transit ridership falls. A $230/month rent increase predicts a 22% drop in riders.
Gentrification isn't just a housing issue—it's a systems issue. Equity-focused housing and transit policy must move in tandem.
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
Gentrification isn't just a housing issue—it's a systems issue. Equity-focused housing and transit policy must move in tandem.
calmatters.org/housing/2025...
California’s ports are feeling the impact of tariff volatility—imports down, warehouse jobs cut, and uncertainty growing. Even with a temporary truce, the broader economic effects are already being felt.
calmatters.org/economy/2025...
calmatters.org/economy/2025...
Trump trade war has already had huge effect on CA ports
Worse than COVID? California jobs and revenue on and off the ports are feeling the effects of Trump’s tariffs.
calmatters.org
May 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
California’s ports are feeling the impact of tariff volatility—imports down, warehouse jobs cut, and uncertainty growing. Even with a temporary truce, the broader economic effects are already being felt.
calmatters.org/economy/2025...
calmatters.org/economy/2025...
📉 LA housing permits fell 56.8% in Q1 2025.
11 of 15 council districts saw year-over-year declines.
Wildfires, rising costs, and policy uncertainty are taking a toll.
We’ve got the full breakdown — district by district.
📊 Report: tiny.cc/eibh001
📰 LAT Coverage: www.latimes.com/california/s...
11 of 15 council districts saw year-over-year declines.
Wildfires, rising costs, and policy uncertainty are taking a toll.
We’ve got the full breakdown — district by district.
📊 Report: tiny.cc/eibh001
📰 LAT Coverage: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Fires, tariffs and high interest rates: L.A. housing construction plunged at start of year
Developers in the first three months of 2025 pulled building permits for 57% fewer homes in the city of Los Angeles than they did last year, according to a report from research firm Hilgard Analytics.
www.latimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
📉 LA housing permits fell 56.8% in Q1 2025.
11 of 15 council districts saw year-over-year declines.
Wildfires, rising costs, and policy uncertainty are taking a toll.
We’ve got the full breakdown — district by district.
📊 Report: tiny.cc/eibh001
📰 LAT Coverage: www.latimes.com/california/s...
11 of 15 council districts saw year-over-year declines.
Wildfires, rising costs, and policy uncertainty are taking a toll.
We’ve got the full breakdown — district by district.
📊 Report: tiny.cc/eibh001
📰 LAT Coverage: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Hilgard Analytics is proud to be a cooperating organization for the 23rd Annual LA Business Council's Mayoral Housing, Transportation and Jobs Summit at UCLA on Friday, April 25th.
Join us + top state & local leaders: labusinesscouncil.org/23rd-annual-...
Join us + top state & local leaders: labusinesscouncil.org/23rd-annual-...
April 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hilgard Analytics is proud to be a cooperating organization for the 23rd Annual LA Business Council's Mayoral Housing, Transportation and Jobs Summit at UCLA on Friday, April 25th.
Join us + top state & local leaders: labusinesscouncil.org/23rd-annual-...
Join us + top state & local leaders: labusinesscouncil.org/23rd-annual-...
New @filmla.bsky.social data confirms what we’re seeing across sectors: development slowdowns are hitting everything—from housing to Hollywood.
Production days fell 15% in Q1, another sign of how uncertainty and policy shifts are reshaping LA’s growth story.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Production days fell 15% in Q1, another sign of how uncertainty and policy shifts are reshaping LA’s growth story.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Los Angeles continues to see decline in film and TV production, report says
The news of decreasing film production in Los Angeles comes as lawmakers continue pushing for a revamped film and TV tax incentive program.
www.latimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
New @filmla.bsky.social data confirms what we’re seeing across sectors: development slowdowns are hitting everything—from housing to Hollywood.
Production days fell 15% in Q1, another sign of how uncertainty and policy shifts are reshaping LA’s growth story.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Production days fell 15% in Q1, another sign of how uncertainty and policy shifts are reshaping LA’s growth story.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Hollywood is bracing for losses after China’s decision to limit U.S. films. The impact on LA’s economy will be measurable—and we’ll be crunching the numbers.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
China to reduce the number of Hollywood films allowed amid trade war
China's film arm said Thursday it would "moderately reduce the number of American films imported" into the country. The country was once a vital market for U.S. blockbusters.
www.latimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Hollywood is bracing for losses after China’s decision to limit U.S. films. The impact on LA’s economy will be measurable—and we’ll be crunching the numbers.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Big picture: 228K jobs added nationally in March, unemployment at 4.2%.
Hilgard’s focus: labor trends in your city, your sector, your workforce. We bring the clarity behind the headlines.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Hilgard’s focus: labor trends in your city, your sector, your workforce. We bring the clarity behind the headlines.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Labor market adds 228,000 jobs in March, beating expectations
The larger-than-expected gains come as concerns mount about the economic impact of sweeping tariffs and cuts to the federal government.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Big picture: 228K jobs added nationally in March, unemployment at 4.2%.
Hilgard’s focus: labor trends in your city, your sector, your workforce. We bring the clarity behind the headlines.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Hilgard’s focus: labor trends in your city, your sector, your workforce. We bring the clarity behind the headlines.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The tariff-driven market plunge is more than a Wall Street story. Trade shocks ripple into housing markets via interest rates, construction costs, and investor sentiment. We've seen this before—and we're watching it closely.
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Markets plunge after Trump tariffs heighten chance of a broader trade war
Global markets fall sharply lower after President Donald Trump announced big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.
www.latimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The tariff-driven market plunge is more than a Wall Street story. Trade shocks ripple into housing markets via interest rates, construction costs, and investor sentiment. We've seen this before—and we're watching it closely.
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Today’s sweeping tariff announcement is a seismic move with serious global economic implications. Hilgard Analytics is closely monitoring the fallout and advising clients on how to navigate the disruption.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Trump declares 'Liberation Day,' announces sweeping global tariffs on 'friend and foe alike'
President Trump, accusing 'friend and foe alike' of taking advantage of the United States on trade, said he would impose what he calls reciprocal tariffs on countries all over the world.
www.latimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today’s sweeping tariff announcement is a seismic move with serious global economic implications. Hilgard Analytics is closely monitoring the fallout and advising clients on how to navigate the disruption.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Our Principal, Joshua Baum makes the case in @streetsblogca.bsky.social: California must invest $2B over 2 years to keep transit systems running + riders connected. This is about equity, climate, and long-term economic health.
cal.streetsblog.org/2025/04/01/o...
cal.streetsblog.org/2025/04/01/o...
Op/Ed: Investing in Public Transit Is an Investment in California's Future - Streetsblog California
Joshua Baum is an urban economist and the Principal of Hilgard Analytics, a mission-driven real estate and economic development research firm founded in 2020 California stands at a crossroads when it ...
cal.streetsblog.org
April 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Our Principal, Joshua Baum makes the case in @streetsblogca.bsky.social: California must invest $2B over 2 years to keep transit systems running + riders connected. This is about equity, climate, and long-term economic health.
cal.streetsblog.org/2025/04/01/o...
cal.streetsblog.org/2025/04/01/o...
New tariffs on auto imports could have wide ripple effects: higher consumer costs, disrupted supply chains, and pressure on U.S. manufacturing. Trade policy doesn't happen in a vacuum — it shapes household budgets and industry strategy alike.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump escalates global trade war with new 25 percent automobile tariffs
The president’s plan will probably drive car prices up. The White House says the goal is to bring car manufacturing back to the United States.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
New tariffs on auto imports could have wide ripple effects: higher consumer costs, disrupted supply chains, and pressure on U.S. manufacturing. Trade policy doesn't happen in a vacuum — it shapes household budgets and industry strategy alike.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Bridge safety isn’t just a public works issue — it’s an economic one. Structural failures risk billions in lost productivity, trade, and mobility. Data-driven investment in maintenance is essential for California’s economic resilience.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Major bridges across California need probes to determine risk of a catastrophic collapse, authorities say
A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a report calls for an assessment of several California bridges.
www.latimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bridge safety isn’t just a public works issue — it’s an economic one. Structural failures risk billions in lost productivity, trade, and mobility. Data-driven investment in maintenance is essential for California’s economic resilience.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Experts from USC, UCLA & ULI have proposed a roadmap for L.A.’s wildfire recovery—faster permits, coordinated rebuilding & insurance reform. Hilgard Analytics is in full agreement and has exciting work in the pipeline on resilience & recovery.
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
After L.A. wildfires, experts offer a road map for how to speed up recovery
A prominent group of academics and real estate industry experts has crafted a far-reaching plan to hasten the recovery of Los Angeles County neighborhoods devastated by the January wildfires.
www.latimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Experts from USC, UCLA & ULI have proposed a roadmap for L.A.’s wildfire recovery—faster permits, coordinated rebuilding & insurance reform. Hilgard Analytics is in full agreement and has exciting work in the pipeline on resilience & recovery.
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
www.latimes.com/business/sto...