Chapter 10: California’s Modern Advanced Economies

Diverse Industries Shape America’s Most Powerful Economy

In the previous chapter, we surveyed the state’s primary industries and the people, natural resources, rural landscapes, and trends associated with them. In this chapter, we examine the evolution, geographic distribution, impacts, and trends of more advanced industries in California. Here we will recognize the diversity of modern economic activities and gain a better understanding of the profound connections and rapid changes that dominate within our economic landscapes.

Explore the map below to find stories that illustrate the depth and scope of California’s diverse and integrated economy.

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