Fatally Flawed: What Would the Commission on the 21st Century Economy's Recommendations Mean for California?

A CBP chartbook reviews the recommendations of the Commission on the 21st Century Economy.

COTCE Proposals Would Increase Budget Gaps, Tax Low- and Middle-Income Californians
A CBP analysis examines the recommendations of the Commission on the 21st Century Economy.

To Have and Have Not

A CBP analysis finds that tax law changes included in recent budget agreements would result in large tax cuts for a very small number of corporations.

California’s Tax System
A CBP analysis examines how the state’s tax system contributes to its budget gap.

Budget Cuts or Tax Increases: Which Are Preferable During an Economic Downturn?
A CBP analysis shows that increasing taxes on higher-income families is the best choice for closing the budget gap when the economy is weak.