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Tariffs and California Agriculture April 16, 2018
We look at data on California's agricultural exports to China to gauge the potential significance of recent Chinese tariffs on U.S. agriculture.
2014 GDP Growth: San Jose MSA Leads Western Region September 24, 2015
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released initial data on gross domestic product (GDP) in the nation's metropolitan areas.
3/2015: California Nonfarm Jobs Up by 39,800 April 17, 2015
California's Employment Development Department (EDD) has released preliminary jobs data for the month of March 2015. Once again, jobs increased, and the state's unemployment rate declined.
Limited Statewide Economic Impact of Drought April 14, 2015
This blog post responds to questions we receive regularly concerning the likely effect of the drought on the state's economy and tax revenues.
Effects of L.A., Inland Empire on CA Unemployment February 2, 2015
We consider how the elevated unemployment rates in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties affect the statewide unemployment rate.
Agricultural Areas Tend to Have Higher Unemployment January 29, 2015
We consider the relationship between a California area having an agriculture-focused economy and its unemployment rate.
California Exports Around the World December 6, 2014
International trade is important to California's economy. The state's key international trading partnerships are diverse, including countries in North America, Asia, and Europe.
California is the Leading Farm State December 4, 2014
Farms and ranches occupy a large portion of California's land area. The Central Valley is one of the world's leading agricultural regions.