Equity

Emily Wier and Amy Liu address how Washington’s impacts on the region will inevitably wax and wane. And just as we have seen in the past, San Diego leaders can come together in 2026 to help government and community leaders act on smart ideas.

Dr. Karen Boyd and Sarah Aghassi, Esq. of Our AI Futures Lab, discuss how job replacement comes up often in AI conversations: self-driving trucks putting drivers out of work or generative AI replacing programmers, graphic designers and copywriters. However, while we’ve been reading the unemployment numbers like tea leaves for signs of replacement, another, more…

Dr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, noted the hard-hit professional and business services sector added jobs in October, November and December. In the article addressing how San Diego County’s job growth slowed considerably in 2025, with 62% fewer jobs than the year before.

Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, discusses how the holiday season often means extra spending on gifts and travel. But amid rising costs, inflation and a weakening labor market, the financial stress can be a lot. During the Midday Edition, Daniel checks in on the state of San Diego’s economy. Discusses…

“Workforce Needs & Assets Map,” a new tool from the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) developed in partnership with the San Diego Policy & Innovation Center that helps leaders, policymakers and communities better understand the geography of opportunity across our region. It’s not just a map. It’s a mirror reflecting who our economy serves and…

Dr. Karen Boyd, senior officer of economics at the Policy & Innovation Center discusses the environmental impact of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, highlighted the broader economic importance of the region’s arts sector as a new binational initiative launched with $1.3 million in funding. Enemark noted that investing in San Diego and Tijuana’s creative workforce strengthens not only cultural vitality, but also regional economic growth, workforce development,…

A new binational program is launching to support artists across Tijuana and San Diego through direct funding and workforce development resources. Dr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy & Innovation Center, highlighted the broader significance of the initiative, noting that targeted investment in the creative sector helps strengthen the regional economy while addressing long-standing…