The Great Recession and Distribution of Income in California
“. . . the gap between the highest and lowest income families grew to its widest in 30 years. This report tracks these trends and considers the effects of unemployment on family income. “
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Web site tool to compare California economic data vs. the US and the other states
How Does California’s Economic Performance Compare to Other States
Study comparing California’s performance to the other states in economic growth, employment and unemployment, earnings, income distribution, and poverty
Inland Empire Quarterly Economic Report
. . . incisive articles and comprehensive data found nowhere else about the Inland Empire.
Beige Book, 12th District
Economic data for California and other states in the 12th District
Job Growth and Economic Growth in California
. . . empirical description of California’s economic performance compared with other states, focusing on the metrics of output and jobs.
Latest Economic Data
Current and historical data files of key indicators, including employment, income, monthly permit data, CPI, and trade data
A Generation of Widening Inequality
. . . shows that the income gap in California grew substantially in recent decades.
Innovation and Investment: Building Tomorrow’s Economy in the Bay Area
“. . .examines the evolution of the Bay Area’s economy in the wake of the Great Recession that severely impacted the region from 2008 to 2010 and continues to be felt by many of our citizens and businesses. “
Income Gap Between Rich And Poor, Black and White Has Grown
The gap in income between rich and poor people and blacks and whites has grown in California over the last 20 years, according to a report from nonprofit Next 10 in San Francisco.