page Economic Trends Jan 26, 2024 Analyzing the major economic and labor market trends that are affecting California today and shaping its future.
page Economic Policy Center: About the Center Jan 26, 2024 The PPIC Economic Policy Center inspires practical policy solutions that promote a robust, resilient economy, improving the prospects of workers, families, and businesses statewide.
Fact Sheet Who Are California’s Workers? By Tess Thorman, Jenny Duan, Sarah Bohn Jan 26, 2024 Most of California’s 19 million workers earn wages or salaries. Californians work in a variety of occupations and sectors, and wages vary widely across regions and demographic groups.
page Workforce and Training Jan 26, 2024 Examining strategies that empower workers and business owners to meet emerging economic needs.
page Economic Mobility Jan 26, 2024 Envisioning California’s economic future and elevating pragmatic policies to support business and job growth.
page Economic Growth Jan 25, 2024 Envisioning California’s economic future and elevating pragmatic policies to support business and job growth.
blog post What’s in Store for California’s Economy? By Sarah Bohn Jan 10, 2024 California starts the year with low unemployment, rising wages, and falling inflation—but also with residents expressing pessimism about the state's economic outlook. We look at what's ahead for the California economy.
Report Policies for Creating and Keeping Jobs in California By David Neumark, Emma Wohl Dec 13, 2023 State efforts to spur job creation include 21 programs ranging from tax credits to worker training. Three policies offer strong evidence indicating they create jobs or increase employment in California. New programs—and programs with weak evidence—need to have built-in features that allow deeper evaluation.
