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?
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?
California Wages Relative to the Nation