Are Company Headquarters Leaving California?

Sarah Bohn, David Neumark, and Zeyu Li

In recent years, high-profile companies like Tesla and Chevron have moved their headquarters out of California, making headlines and raising concerns about the state’s economic future. This report goes beyond the anecdotes to examine trends in headquarter relocations and the implications for jobs and for understanding California’s business climate.

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» Read the policy brief

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

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Today, June 24, PPIC researcher Sarah Bohn and UCI professor David Neumark will discuss key findings from the report.

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