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California’s Businesses

By Shannon McConville, Jane Sawerengera, Sarah Bohn

Most California businesses are small, and most Californians are employed by small businesses. About 28% of the state’s businesses are family owned. Business ownership does not mirror California’s demographic makeup.

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Self-Employment in California

By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Jenny Duan, Sarah Bohn

Self-employment is an important contributor to California’s economy; the self-employed make up 11% of workers statewide and the jobs they create account for 23% of total employment. Rates of self-employment vary across regions and demographic groups.

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Jobs and Employment

Identifying policies that support a thriving labor market for workers and business owners.

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Economic Trends

Analyzing the major economic and labor market trends that are affecting California today and shaping its future.

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Economic Policy Center: About the Center

The PPIC Economic Policy Center inspires practical policy solutions that promote a robust, resilient economy, improving the prospects of workers, families, and businesses statewide.

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Who Are California’s Workers?

By Tess Thorman, Jenny Duan, Sarah Bohn

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.

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Workforce and Training

Examining strategies that empower workers and business owners to meet emerging economic needs.

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Economic Mobility

Envisioning California’s economic future and elevating pragmatic policies to support business and job growth.

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