After COVID-19: Building an Inclusive Economy for California
9 AM to 1:15 PM PDT
(12 PM to 4:15 PM EDT)
Featuring
Michael Tanner, Cato Institute; Chris Edwards, Cato Institute; Julian Cañete, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce; Jay King, California Black Chamber of Commerce; Rob Lapsley, California Business Roundtable; Anastasia P. Boden, Pacific Legal Foundation; Joel Kotkin, Chapman University; Matt Zwolinski, University of San Diego; Chris Cate, Councilman, City of San Diego; Steven Greenhut, R Street.
COVID-19 and its fallout have been devastating for California’s economy at every level. But low-income and traditionally marginalized communities have been among the hardest hit. With little savings, a concentration of jobs that were forced to close, and fewer employment alternatives, these vulnerable populations are clearly suffering. Obviously, pro-growth policies will be needed to restart the state’s economy. But growth will not be enough unless all Californians are fully able to participate. Therefore, particular attention needs to be paid to the impact of the state’s policies on low-income communities.
This conference, part of Cato’s Project on Poverty and Inequality in California, will bring together a diverse group of political, business, and academic leaders to discuss regulatory and other barriers to rebuilding economic opportunity in poor and minority communities ravaged by COVID-19.
Schedule
All sessions will be held in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Opening Remarks
Michael Tanner, Cato Institute
Chris Edwards, Cato Institute
Panel 1: Economic Growth and Underserved Populations
Julian Cañete, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
Jay King, California Black Chamber of Commerce
Rob Lapsley, California Business Roundtable
Break
Panel 2: Regulatory Reform: The Key to Inclusive Growth
Anastasia P. Boden, Pacific Legal Foundation
Chris Cate, Councilman, City of San Diego
Steven Greenhut, R Street
Break
Keynote Address
Joel Kotkin, Chapman University
Closing Speaker
Matt Zwolinski, University of San Diego
Closing Remarks
Michael Tanner, Cato Institute
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