Business Regulations and Business Starts in California

David Neumark, Sarah Bohn, and Emma Wohl

Many see California as a state that burdens businesses with regulations. But is this reputation deserved? A new report examines how California measures up against other states in the number and restrictive nature of regulations, with a focus on understanding the effects on business launches.

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

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