blog post Californians See a Widening Economic Divide By Dean Bonner Nov 30, 2021 According to the most recent PPIC Statewide Survey, a record-high share of Californians say that the gap between the rich and the poor is getting larger.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Vicki Hsieh Nov 23, 2021 Twenty months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians have mixed reviews of the state’s economy and most say the gap between rich and poor is growing.
Statewide Survey PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Rachel Lawler, Deja Thomas Nov 9, 2021 Our latest survey examines views on the state’s economy as well as residents’ perspectives on their employment and personal finances.
press release Seven in Ten Californians See Widening Inequality in Their Part of the State Nov 9, 2021
blog post Mixed Signals in California’s Labor Market Recovery By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Oct 28, 2021 California’s jobs recovery slowed substantially in September. At the same time, historically high levels of turnover—sometimes called the “Great Resignation”—along with high levels of job openings and wage growth complicate the picture of the state’s economic recovery.
blog post California’s Dual Jobs Challenges By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Sep 23, 2021 An analysis of the latest jobs report for California shows how the state is faring on two key labor market challenges: increasing employment among the unemployed and bringing back those who left the labor force.
blog post How Are Unemployed Californians Faring on the Road to Recovery? By Sarah Bohn, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Jun 10, 2021
blog post Seven in Ten Californians Support State-Funded Preschool By Deja Thomas May 6, 2021 With most Californians saying preschool education is important but expensive, a strong majority believe the state government should fund voluntary preschool programs for all four-year olds.
blog post Video: Distance Learning Strategies in California Schools By Stephanie Barton Apr 30, 2021 An expert panel discusses new PPIC research on how K–12 districts across the state have handled distance learning amid the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic.
blog post Video: Californians and Their Government By Stephanie Barton Apr 8, 2021 PPIC’s Dean Bonner and Mark Baldassare discuss new statewide survey findings on a potential gubernatorial recall election, state and federal COVID relief, immigration reform, and other topics.
