The coronavirus outbreak poses a tremendous challenge to California, the nation, and the global community. PPIC’s analyses examine the impacts of COVID-19 and how policy choices and other actions can help address them.
From our blog
Essential Workers and COVID-19
Workers in health care, transportation, and other critical fields could be especially susceptible to economic challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn More
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Workers Without College Degrees Face Unprecedented Job Losses
May 29 2020
Job losses during the COVID-19 crisis, which already far exceed those of the Great Recession, have been especially large among less-educated workers.
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California’s Economy Takes a Hit
May 28 2020
The unemployment rate has at least doubled in all but nine counties during the COVID-19 pandemic, and job loss has affected every sector of the state’s economy.
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Tackling Food Insecurity among K–12 Students during COVID-19
May 28 2020
With schools closed due to the pandemic, local school districts are working with the state to help provide meals for eligible students.
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Low Crime Numbers Leveling off Under Shelter-in-Place
May 26 2020
While crime rates continue to be low in major California cities, some crimes—such as burglaries and car theft—have gone up.
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What COVID-19 Budget Cuts Mean for Public Safety Spending
May 22 2020
The sharp decline in state revenues means county sheriff and probation departments will have less funding to provide supervision and programming for certain individuals who are in jail or on probation.