Based on CEO Survey by ChiefExecutive.net
| Key Metrics |
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State GDP
Unemployment
Domestic Migration
State Government
State-Local Tax Burden
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| Key Companies |
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| Development Trend Indicator: Negative |
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| Sucking sound continues as frustrated businesses leave state for friendlier climes. |
| CEO Comments |
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| “California continues to head in the wrong direction as its tax policies will drive more businesses and people to relocate in other states. State politicians feel business and commerce are “necessary evils” that provide the funds to enable pursuit of their misguided agendas.”
“California government is difficult to work with and very bureaucratic. Taxes and regulation are high and unruly.” |
Sources:
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
NewGeography.com
The Tax Foundation
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