The Economic Analysis and Policy function within OSBM supports the coordination, implementation and periodic updating of the County's socioeconomic development plans and initiatives, provides high level analysis on local economic conditions, trends and economic policy options, and assists the Social and Economic Development Council (SEDC) in the fulfillment of the Council's mission and accomplishment of its objectives. This division is responsible for developing socioeconomic policy recommendations, conducting economic, financial and programmatic research and analyses, managing the development and maintenance of economic databases, providing an interface with the business community, making presentations to the public and conducting pertinent special assignments.

• Foreclosure Assistance and Prevention Task Force Report 
  Report of the multi-departmental internal Task Force convened by the County Manager in May 2008 and charged with evaluating alternatives and identifying funding sources to assist residents impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis.
• Economic Impact of Recession on Miami-Dade County
  Report providing an analysis of current economic conditions and the potential impacts of a national recession.
• Current Economic Conditions and Short-term Outlook
  Report containing a brief overview of national and local economic environment, including the current macroeconomic conditions in Miami-Dade and the factors shaping the economic outlook for the rest of 2008 and 2009.