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Economic Mobility

Identifying policies and programs that help more Californians thrive in the labor market and improve their economic circumstances.

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Report · December 2025

Work and Economic Insecurity in California

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Statewide Survey · November 2025

PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being

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Report · October 2025

The Economic Milestones of Young Californians

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Blog Posts

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June 15, 2026

The Essential Role of Tribes in Regional Water Management

Vicki Hsieh

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March 26, 2026

A Strong Economy Is Not Easing Anxiety for Californians

Stephanie Barton

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January 22, 2026

Why Do So Many California Workers Feel Economically Insecure?

Mary Severance

Fact Sheets

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California’s Economy

Daniel Payares-Montoya, Sarah Bohn

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Income Inequality in California

Tess Thorman, Daniel Payares-Montoya

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College Completion in California

Valerie Lundy-Wagner, Charlie Wigul, Selina Gomez

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February 2026

Who Are California’s Workers?

Sean Cremin, Tess Thorman

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Featured Blog Post · November 20, 2025

How Health Care Training Offers Economic Mobility for Californians

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