Economic Forecasting Credit

We have always found The Times to be a fair newspaper, worthy of its reputation.

But I was somewhat disappointed to read the Dec. 15 editorial on the Orange County economy. While you accurately commented on the economic recovery underway in the county, the editorial failed to mention the economic forecasts of the Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies released in October 1996. Your paper in fact had covered the event in a major story. Since then other forecasts have basically followed the scenario that we had projected.

It would have been fairer to give us at least equal weight in your commentary. IEES is a major source of economic data and analysis for Orange County and Southern California and we will be happy to provide you with information whenever you need any.

ANIL K. PURI

Director, IEES

Cal State Fullerton