The California Economy: Thinking About the Next Ten Years

Conversations for Californians

California’s Economic Base—Why Regions Grow

Economic Base Sectors Where CA Has Above-Average Share of U.S. Jobs

Economic Base Sectors Where CA Has Below-Average Share Of U.S. Jobs

California Has a High Share of Other Economic Base Activities

But California is Struggling to Turn These Advantages into a Job Growth Edge

CA Share of U.S. Non-Farm Jobs

Converting Opportunities to Success—The Challenges

Economic Success Requires Making California A Great Place to Live and Work

So What’s The Problem—Who Doesn’t Want A Great Place to Live and Work?

Money Problems—Can the Tooth Fairy Save Us?

What is a “Job Killer”

Living Within Our Means

Living Within Our Means—Which Measure to Use

Why Should CA Compete for Job Growth

The Two Paradoxes of Growth in California

Productivity Growth and Rising Living Standards—A Recent Disconnect

Living Standards Don’t Increase for Many in California 1999-2005

A Conversation About Living Standards

Immigrants and Their Children: California’s Workforce for the Future

Population Growth by Age Group

Growth in Working-Age Population by Generation

Job Openings Will Occur In All Occupational and Skill Categories During the Next Ten Years

U.S. Jobs by Educational Requirements 2004-2014

California Job Openings 2004-2014

The Characteristics of Immigrants Will Change

Settled Immigrants            (10+ Years of Residence) is Where the Growth Will Occur

Primary Language of Latinos in the U.S.

3 Million Immigrants Came to California
1990-2005

What Happened?

Unemployment Rate

California Wages Relative to the Nation

Population Growth has Slowed Recently

Issues About Unauthorized Immigrants