page Jobs and Employment Jan 26, 2024 Identifying policies that support a thriving labor market for workers and business owners.
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 Economic Growth Jan 25, 2024 Envisioning California’s economic future and elevating pragmatic policies to support business and job growth.
blog post Reconciling Signs of a Strong Economy with California’s Budgetary Woes By Julien Lafortune, Jenny Duan, Sarah Bohn Jan 24, 2024 Even as the state faces a sizeable budget deficit, job growth and low unemployment suggest a resilient state economy. Still, two areas of concern in the labor market data are worth monitoring.
Explainer Making Sense of California’s Economy By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Vicki Hsieh Jan 16, 2024 We take a look at where California's economy has been, where it might be headed, and how we can better insulate Californians against future upheavals.
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.