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Six Months of Economic Crisis: What Is Next? Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune September 24 2020 California continues to confront the pandemic and its economic effects. What has this downturn meant for the state’s labor market? And what factors are likely to shape the recovery? Read More

UC and CSU Face Budget Challenges Kevin Cook July 10 2020 The University of California and California State University face significant revenue loss this year and may see further cuts in the coming years. Read More

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For California’s Homeless, CalFresh Is Essential Part of Safety Net Caroline Danielson June 19 2020 CalFresh food assistance is a key support for people confronting homelessness, and efforts to expand access to CalFresh are critical. Read More

Workers Without College Degrees Face Unprecedented Job Losses Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia May 29 2020 Job losses during the COVID-19 crisis, which already far exceed those of the Great Recession, have been especially large among less-educated workers. Read More

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California’s Economy Takes a Hit Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune May 28 2020 The unemployment rate has at least doubled in all but nine counties during the COVID-19 pandemic, and job loss has affected every sector of the state’s economy. Read More