Trade and Economic Reports

All reports are available in PDF Format.

The Economic Activity Dependent on Overseas Flights at LAX (August 2007)

LAEDC Consulting: Overseas international flights at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) make a substantial contribution to the economy of Southern California, adding $82.1 billion in total economic output.

International Trade Trends & Impacts Report (2007)

LAEDC Economic Research: Detailed report on export/import activity through the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hueneme and the Los Angeles International Airport. Includes both narrative and statistical data.

A False Bargain: The Los Angeles County Economic Consequences of Counterfeit Products (February 2007)

LAEDC Consulting: Global piracy disproportionately hurts Los Angeles because so many of hte firms that make the originals are concentrated here. The LAEDC estimates that firms making products prone to counterfeiting in nine at-risk sectors suffered combined losses of $5.2 billion in 2005.

Manufacturing in Southern California (2007)

LAEDC Economic Research: A current profile on manufacturing in Southern California, featuring detailed information on recent trends, vacancy rates and the largest manufacturing sectors.

Now Arriving Daily: the Economic Output, Jobs, Wages, and City Tax Revenue Attributable to LAWA's Film-friendly Policy (December 2006)

LAEDC Consulting: Filming on Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) property generated $590 million in total economic output in Los Angeles County during the four year period, 2002-2005. The LAWA film-friendly policy matters.

"Solve the crisis by seizing the opportunity": A Trade Congestion Reduction Program (2005)

LAEDC Consulting Team releases its "Trade Congestion Reduction Program" report for the West Coast National Freight Gateway (WCNFG).