National University System Institute for Policy Research

Crafting North County: Sharing our economic future

THE COAST NEWS, May 7, 2015 - Recently, the five cities intersecting the 78 Highway (Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido) announced a new partnership to foster economic collaboration. Whether North County will realize its own economic destiny may hinge partly on the success or failure of their efforts. Continue reading »

Tax Day: Money Experts Examine Proposed California Earned Income Tax Credit

KPBS, April 15, 2015 - As San Diegans scramble to get their income taxes in before Wednesday night's deadline, others are rallying for higher wages or a state tax credit for low-income families. Continue reading »

Crafting North County — Vista: An economic model for North County craft beer

THE COAST NEWS, March 27, 2015 - Over the last few years, craft brewing in San Diego has dramatically increased, creating thousands of new jobs and fostering millions of dollars in new investment. If North County leaders can support industry collaboration, greater industry growth and activity will be drawn to our part of the region. Continue reading »

San Diego County's Unemployment Rate Drops

KPBS, March 23, 2015 - The unemployment rate last month in San Diego County was 5.3 percent, down from 5.8 percent in January and well below the 7.1 percent recorded in February of last year, the state Employment Development Department announced Friday. Continue reading »

Tax Cost for New Stadium

KUSI NEWS, March 12, 2015 - There are so many decisions in picking the stadium for the Chargers. Eric Bruvold, President, National University System Institute for Policy Research, shares some of the financial studies that are to be considered. Continue reading »

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