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Public Policy Institute of California

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Public Policy Institute of California
Established1994
President/CEOTani Cantil-Sakauye
BudgetRevenue: $24,537,528
Expenses: $15,136,305
(FYE June 2015)[1]
Address500 Washington Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, California 94111
Websitewww.ppic.org
PPIC headquarters in San Francisco

The Public Policy Institute of California is an independent, non-profit research institution. Based in San Francisco, California, the institute was established in 1994 by Bill Hewlett, of Hewlett-Packard, Roger Heyns, and Arjay Miller,[2] with a $70 million endowment from Hewlett.

Research by the institute focuses on population issues, the economy, governance and public finance. The PPIC also conducts polls of public opinion on issues related to California public policy. It disseminates its research to state, local, and federal officials, as well as non-profit and private sectors leaders, public media, and the general public. It has organized conferences to focus on significant policy issues, such as the effects of California ballot propositions.[3]

The institute has a visiting fellows program for scholars and a summer intern program for graduate students.

References

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  1. ^ "World Policy Institute" (PDF). Foundation Center. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  2. ^ Baldassare, Mark (2017-11-09). "In Memoriam: Arjay Miller". ppic.org. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  3. ^ Skelton, George (27 October 2013). "Initiative reform needed in California" – via LA Times.