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The Impact
of Foreign Trade in Services on California’s White-Collar Employment
While many white-collar occupations may historically have seemed resistant to the dynamics of foreign trade,
the past decade has witnessed a growing trend of offshoring the very services they provide, especially those which
are unreliant on face-to-face contact and readily lend themselves to electronic transfer across borders. This briefing
paper addresses the impact of this trend on California employment and recommends policy approaches
to mitigate that impact by maintaining and further developing California’s "infrastructure of innovation."
by Cynthia A. Kroll, Ashok Deo Bardhan, and Dwight M. Jaffee
Green Chemistry in California: A Framework for Leadership in Chemicals Policy and Innovation
This report makes the case that a modern, comprehensive chemicals policy is essential to placing California on the path to a sustainable future.
by Michael P. Wilson, with Daniel A. Chia and Bryan C. Ehlers
Special Report: Understand California Corrections
This brief outlines a report that summarizes existing data about California corrections in the hope that reform can be discussed on the basis of evidence rather than politics.
by Joan Petersilia
Forecasting Dangerous Inmate Misconduct
Inmate misconduct is a universal problem
in state prisons across the United States. A key response is to design
and employ classification procedures that identity inmates most likely
to offend. This report targets and identifies key processes.
by Richard A. Berk, Brian Kriegler, and Jong-Ho Baek
California's Policy Options for Improving Access to Prescription Drugs
Limitations on their ability to obtain prescription drugs have become a serious problem for many low-income and working Californians, particularly seniors. This report describes the many policy options available.
by Ramon Castellblanch PhD
The California Policy Research Center (CPRC) commissions timely research on public policy issues that affect California. Established by the University of California in 1977 as a public service to the state for policy research, CPRC draws upon the system-wide strength of the faculty, students and specialized centers of the University of California. Policy reports are commissioned with faculty through an annual competitive proposal process guided by an advisory board which includes state officials. CPRC also responds to special technical assistance requests from the state, involving contracting with faculty for specific projects to support the work of state commissions and task forces. Research is disseminated through policy briefing events and through the publishing and distribution of written policy reports and briefs.
