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About Us

If it’s not right, don’t do it.  If it’s not true, don’t say it.
Marcus Aurelius

Beacon Economics, LLC is an independent economic research and consulting firm focused on helping our clients make informed decisions about investment, growth, revenue, policy, and other economic and financial questions. Founded in 2006, we entered the spotlight as one of the earliest and most adamant predictors of the subprime housing market meltdown – and as one of a handful of organizations to stand against the tide and correctly calculate the depth and breadth of the global financial and economic crisis that followed.

The accuracy of our forecasts have helped establish us as one of California’s most reputable economic research firms, but there are no crystal balls here - or anywhere. Our precision comes from our commitment to analytic excellence. Our passion for objectivity and scientific rigor feed our firm’s dedication to delivering best-of-class economic research based on proven methodologies and sophisticated data processing.

Beacon Economics’ founding partner Christopher Thornberg said of the economic turmoil that began in 2007, “it was there to see for anyone who chose to look.” Our promise to our clients is that our eyes will always be wide open.

Truly, while good analysis can revolutionize an industry or grow a business, bad analysis can bring one down. The academic training and credentials of our experts set us apart from most economic consulting firms. Unlike many of our competitors, Beacon Economics is led by, and works with, PhD economists – not MBA’s or urban or city planners calling themselves economists.

We are committed to delivering the most penetrating and thorough economic analysis available – and always with the goal of equipping our clients with honest, realistic information essential for survival and success.

Areas of Expertise

Clients

  • Economic forecasting
  • Public revenue forecasting
  • Occupational forecasting
  • Real estate market analysis
  • Economic impact analysis
  • Regional economic analysis
  • EB-5 economic analysis
  • Economics of ports and trade
  • Economic policy analysis
  • Industry and cluster analysis
  • Economics of labor and employment
  • Government agencies
  • Private investment firms
  • Cities and counties
  • California sea ports
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Hedge funds
  • Real estate firms
  • Law firms
  • Chambers of commerce
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Trade associations
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Client Quotes

"Beacon Economics has become an invaluable resource to the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, providing us with data and research that informs our efforts to rebuild the region’s economy."
Gary Toebben, President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

"Beacon Economics has substantially increased economic literacy here in Sonoma County."
Ben Stone, Director, Sonoma County Economic Development Board

"Access to the expertise at Beacon Economics has provided our organization with a solid economic picture upon which to build our future, both fiscally and strategically."
Dewayne Woods, Budget Director, Monterey County