Economics & Politics, Inc. is an economic research firm, noted for its ability to explain and forecast economic activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. This is the area inland and adjacent to Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties. It covers San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, the fastest growing area of the United States. The firm maintains an extensive database of public and private economic indicators specific to the area and each of its 48 cities. The firm has written and published the Inland Empire Quarterly Economic Report for nearly two decades.

Within the 3.8 million person inland area, Economics & Politics, Inc. is the preeminent economic consulting firm. It is a major source of information for public and private entities trying to understand the economics and political forces impacting these two counties, as well as Southern California. Dr. Husing’s statistical reports impart a wide range of demographic and economic data. His highly focused city and county comprehensive strategies provide local economic development agencies with policies and actions to improve the living standards of their residents.

Since Dr. Husing’s research specialty is regional economics, he has extensive experience in project level economic impact analysis. His clients have included developers, shopping centers, regional transportation agencies, community colleges and water districts, plus entertainment venues like the California Speedway and Casino Morongo. Companies from outside the Inland Empire are frequent users of the firm’s advice and analytical data as they consider moving to it. Dr. Husing is skilled in the use of zip code level ES 202 data for distributing employment geographically. He was responsible for the legislation that made it possible for municipalities to access this information.

Dr. Husing also prepares budgetary forecasts for San Bernardino and Riverside counties and the San Bernardino Associated of Governments and the Riverside County Transportation Commission. He has represented them and other entities in bond rating hearings with Moody’s, Standard & Poor and Fitch Investment Service. This has given him an understanding of the nuances of different types of public financing mechanisms.

In an average year, Dr. Husing gives 60-70 speeches relating current economic trends and issues to everyday audiences. He is well known for his dynamic, concise and enthusiastic presentation of complex ideas in a clear, understandable manner. Having worked for two decades as a political consultant and campaign manager earlier in his career, he also has an intuitive understanding of the political culture and how to work and communicate within it.