Report California’s Safety Net in Recession and Recovery By Caroline Danielson Jun 3, 2021 As California emerges from the COVID-19 shutdown, the social safety net can play a key role in facilitating an equitable recovery. Evidence from the last recession and recovery shows that safety net programs do grow in response to increased need. But the state can take additional steps to deliver benefits more effectively and equitably.
blog post Tourism and Logistics Shape Southern California’s Pandemic Economy By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Apr 28, 2021 The labor market weakened in major Southern California metros when leisure and hospitality businesses closed. But these job losses have been offset by growth in transportation and warehousing, especially in the Inland Empire.
blog post The Sacramento Area Economy Runs on Government By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Apr 27, 2021 Public-sector employment, which has declined less in the Sacramento metro area than in other parts of California, may have shielded the capital region from heavy employment losses during the pandemic.
blog post Farms, Freight, and Retail Support the Recovery in Central California By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Apr 22, 2021 Central California is seeing promising signals from certain industries as well as hard-hit sectors. Still, the economic situation across this region remains uncertain.
blog post New Bail Ruling Could Affect Tens of Thousands of Californians By Vicki Hsieh, Heather Harris Apr 13, 2021 A recent California Supreme Court ruling forbids keeping arrestees in jail because they cannot afford to pay bail. What are the potential implications for the state’s criminal justice system?
blog post One Year Later, Is California on the Road to Recovery? By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Apr 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.
blog post Testimony: Access to Anti-Poverty Programs for Californians in Need By Sarah Bohn Mar 17, 2021 In legislative testimony, PPIC’s Sarah Bohn discussed the economic effects of the current downturn and the role of safety net programs in addressing poverty and related challenges.
blog post Multiple Challenges for Women in the COVID-19 Economy By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Mar 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.
blog post Black Californians Struggle within a Challenging Job Market By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Feb 24, 2021 As the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects continue, the downturn poses particular challenges for Black workers.
blog post Video: A Conversation with Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis By Stephanie Barton Feb 10, 2021 Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about state efforts to combat COVID-19 and address the economic impact of the pandemic.
