#livability

#livability

Seventy-two different metrics were assessed and divided into these categories: economy (GDP per capita, employment levels, wage rate); research and development (number of patents, startups and presence of top universities); cultural interaction (proximity to World Heritage Sites and number of theatres, museums, stadiums and hotel rooms); livability (life expectancy and rent prices); environment (air quality and waste recycle rate); and accessibility (the price of a cab and the number of international flights).

When I hear similar policies to the past three or more decades, I'm just looking to see where we can allow the change to happen to create new opportunities,

Thirty-nine Septembers ago, a young reporter decided to try out California business journalism. Somehow, I'm still here. A key reason is the California economy rarely disappoints as fodder for a columnist, no less serving as grist for the Golden State's numerous critics. One thing I've found odd during my nearly four decades of watching the California business climate is a decided lack of what you might call cheerleaders.