How We Lost the California Dream, and How to Get It Back
California was once very affordable, with seemingly endless job opportunities created by remarkable new businesses that would go on to become world leaders in their industries, and with schools that were the nation's best. Today, California is unaffordable for all but a few, businesses and people are moving, our school quality has plummeted, and our cities struggle with homelessness, drug abuse, and crime.
This presentation will describe how a departure from sensible governance is the root cause of all of these problems, and how a restoration of good governance will get California back on track.
Join us on February 12, 2026 at Noon in the Licata Lecture Hall with Lee E. Ohanian, professor of economics, and director of the Ettinger Family Program in macroeconomic research at the University of California, Los Angeles. Professor Ohanian, will be the first featured speaker in the 2026 SPP Economic Seminar Series. Ohanian currently serves as the new Giles O'Malley Distinguished visiting professor at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy.
Attendance is limited, please register today if interested. Lunch will be provided to all registered guests.