Twenty-three of Arizona's major private and public-sector organizations are members of The Forecasting Project.
The Forecasting Project also builds and estimates custom forecasts on a per contract basis.
Gain the edge your organization needs in today's business world - and required by tomorrow's.
Join the Forecasting Project and access award-winning economic forecasts for Arizona, Phoenix and Tucson, plus expert analysis of emerging economic trends in Arizona and the nation.
Forecasting Project sponsorship allows everyone in your organization access to these resources:
Economic Forecast Databases for Arizona, Phoenix and Tucson
Comprehensive economic forecast databases are updated quarterly. A wide array of measures are estimated such as jobs, population, retail sales, and construction activity.
Structural Economic Forecast Models
Access to Forecasting Project custom-built econometric models and supporting data in EViews and EXCEL spreadsheets. EViews is a product of IHS Markit, a national leader in economic consulting and forecasting.
Quarterly Forecast Update Meetings
Meet with Forecasting Project experts, invited speakers and other sponsors to examine the outlook and emerging trends which will affect in Arizona's economy.
Economic Outlook Report
Fifty pages of in-depth analysis each quarter, plus indicators, and extensive charts tracking key economic trends.
Forecasting Project Website
Download databases, reports, indicators, view video and blog.
Interested? Contact the Forecasting Project
About the Forecasting Project
George W. Hammond, EBRC Research Professor, spearheads the Forecasting Project. A specialist in econometric forecasting for three decades, Hammond has designed, built and used economic models to produce forecasts for state and local economies, and completed numerous regional economic studies on topics including economic and workforce development, energy forecasting and the impact of higher education on human capital accumulation.
These forecasts and reports reach thousands of business leaders, policymakers and citizens each year through conferences, public presentations, publications, EBRC’s websites and social and traditional media. Hammond is a frequent contributor to local and national news services. His analysis and commentary have been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Bloomberg Businessweek and The New York Times.
The Forecasting Project is a community sponsored research unit within the Economic and Business Research Center in the Eller College of Management at The University of Arizona providing comprehensive economic forecasting services to participating organizations.
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Forecasting Project Blog
"The Forecasting Project adds to our understanding of emerging trends in the Phoenix metropolitan area and gives us another valuable way to view the future of the region."
- Anubhav Bagley, Regional Analytics Director, Maricopa Association of Governments