Eller’s 2024 Breakfast with the Economists was held June 5, 2024 at the Westin La Paloma Resort. The event featured Eller’s George Hammond and Dr. Sharon Megdal, Director of the University of Arizona Water Resources Research center, presented analysis and insights on expectations for the state economy and Arizona water resources in the future. The event was presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Browse presentation slides from this event below.
2024 Breakfast With the Economists Slides in PDF
For more details on the forecasts for Arizona, Phoenix, and Tucson visit:
Arizona’s Economy: Steady as She Goes
The Arizona economy continues to churn out solid gains, even as concerns about water sustainability surge. Both population and jobs rose at a pace faster than the U.S. in 2023. Income also continued to rise, outpacing decelerating inflation. Housing affordability remained low with elevated house prices and increased mortgage interest rates. Housing permit activity declined last year but outperformed expectations.
Where are the global, national, state, and local economies headed next? How will Arizona’s water issues impact economic development and housing? Will restrictive monetary policy succeed in bringing inflation down without causing a recession? Will housing affordability continue to plummet? How much will manufacturing jobs rise? What role do local and state water policies play in all of this?
Be sure to register and attend to learn the answers to these critical questions!
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