New York, California compete as disaster tourism destinations for economists

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California's "first partner," is facing criticism for comments about taking her children to conservative states to observe misogyny and racism. This controversy arises as New York and California are reportedly competing to attract economists interested in studying "disaster" scenarios. The excerpt suggests that California, despite Siebel Newsom's "hellscape phantasm" remarks, may appeal to economists for its unique economic conditions. This situation highlights how political rhetoric from prominent figures can intersect with perceptions of a state's economic environment.