Assets, Debts, and Wealth in California

Tess Thorman and Shannon McConville

Households in California tend to have more wealth than those in other states, but living costs are high and access to the benefits of wealth is unevenly distributed. This report provides essential facts about assets, debts, and wealth in California to help policymakers support economic security and mobility for all Californians.

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Supported with funding from Blue Shield of California Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation.

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On Thursday, June 26, PPIC researcher Tess Thorman will present key findings from this report.

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