Cal Facts 1996, Part I
California's Economy


California Has One of the World's Largest Economies


Employment In California Is Spread Among Many Industries


California Recovering From Recession


California Wage and Salary Employment
(In Millions)


Service and Trade Industries Leading California Recovery

Job Change From Mid-1993 Through 1995
(In Thousands)


Some Service and Trade Industries Are High Paying

Average Yearly Wage (In Thousands)


Top Six Markets For California Exports

1994 -- Trade Through California Ports
(In Billions)


Aerospace Employment Is Lowest in Decades

Jobs (In Thousands)


Housing Activity Continues to Lag

Building Permits (In Thousands)


Table of Contents Part II, California's Population

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