PPIC BlogNews and Analysis of California Policy View by topic Climate Change/Energy Criminal Justice Economy Fiscal & Governance Reform Health & Human Services K-12 Education Political Landscape Population PPIC Higher Education Center PPIC Statewide Survey PPIC Water Policy Center All NEVER MISS AN UPDATE! Sign up for our blog alerts to receive insights from PPIC by email. Comments recession Home Prices Keep Racing up in California Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Hans Johnson April 9 2021 Despite the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic, the median California home price increased over the past year, hitting an all-time high. Read More Video: Women and the Pandemic Economy Vicki Hsieh April 2 2021 An expert panel discusses the ongoing struggles women face in balancing work, family, and health—and steps that can be taken to support working women. Read More One Year Later, Is California on the Road to Recovery? Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune April 1 2021 California’s economy has made strides in recovering from the COVID-19 downturn. But continued un- and underemployment—especially among groups who have been hit hardest—is a major concern. Read More Multiple Challenges for Women in the COVID-19 Economy Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune March 11 2021 The pandemic and resulting economic downturn have had a disproportionate effect on women, many of whom must balance work, caregiving responsibilities, and health concerns. Read More Black Californians Struggle within a Challenging Job Market Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune February 24 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects continue, the downturn poses particular challenges for Black workers. Read More