3 UCLA faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences for 2022 May 4, 2022 Dr. E. Dale Abel, Robert Bjork and Rosa Matzkin were honored for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Former governors Wilson, Davis discuss housing, crime and more at Luskin Summit April 27, 2022 In a discussion moderated by UCLA’s Jim Newton, the two leaders express differing perspectives on a range of California issues.
In year 7 of UCLA survey, L.A. residents express lowest-ever satisfaction with county’s quality of life April 22, 2022 Scores declined in each of the nine categories covered by the annual report.
Study shows how to lower divorce rate among poor Americans: Raise the minimum wage April 21, 2022 When states increased their minimum hourly wage by $1, divorce rates declined by 7% to 15% among those earning low wages.
Latino and Asian households in California lag in access to state rent assistance program April 6, 2022 In a new report, UCLA researchers recommend extending eviction protections for all, until unemployment figures reach pre-pandemic levels.
Why César Chávez’s life and legacy remain as relevant as ever March 31, 2022 UCLA labor studies faculty discuss the history and key lessons we can learn from the labor champion.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Ukraine war adds new risks to U.S., California economies March 9, 2022 Just as the economic impact of COVID-19 was waning, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine injected an additional layer of uncertainty into the forecast.
UCLA tops all universities in number of 2022 Sloan Research Fellows February 15, 2022 Eight young UCLA professors are among 118 scientists and scholars selected today to receive the awards.
Pandemic continues to influence consumer behavior, affect economy on national, state and local levels December 8, 2021 The latest UCLA Anderson Forecast sees stronger-than-anticipated performance for the U.S. and California.
The American Dream is more attainable for TV characters than Americans November 9, 2021 A report from UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers looks at the intersection of race, class and social mobility in shows popular with teens.
Guido Imbens, former UCLA professor, wins Nobel Prize in economics October 11, 2021 The Stanford professor and two colleagues were honored for demonstrating “what conclusions about cause and effect can be drawn from natural experiments.”
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Solid but unspectacular growth for U.S. economy as delta variant spreads September 29, 2021 The economic data also show that the recession and recovery had a disproportionately negative impact on lower-income Californians.
Southern California’s Asian American–owned businesses more affected by pandemic than others September 22, 2021 A survey co-published by UCLA reveals the impact of COVID-19 and the struggles some faced in accessing recovery funds.
Los Angeles County is not fully supporting its Latino residents, report says August 4, 2021 UCLA faculty helped compile and analyze data used in the Alliance for a Better Community’s Latino Scorecard.
Nearly half of L.A. tenants owe back rent July 29, 2021 A UCLA–USC survey suggests that countywide, tenants owe landlords more than $3 billion.
Latinas were more likely than other groups to drop out of workforce during pandemic, UCLA study finds June 16, 2021 The trend “could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars,” said report co-author Kassandra Hernández.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Pent-up demand for leisure and hospitality, recreation, health care will fuel recovery June 2, 2021 The impact of California’s comparatively stringent pandemic mitigation measures will be key to the state’s economic growth.
Serious impacts of coronavirus felt broadly across Los Angeles County April 19, 2021 A UCLA survey details the effect of falling incomes, COVID-19 health issues and pandemic-related restrictions on Angelenos’ quality of life.
Job Hunting in the COVID Economy March 24, 2021 Despite the tough labor market, the Bruin community has come together to help one another navigate today’s unique challenges.
Citizenship for unauthorized immigrants could add $1.5 trillion to economy over next 10 years March 23, 2021 A UCLA report analyzes the potential economic impact of granting citizenship to immigrants who are already in the U.S. labor force.
‘Informal workers’ across the globe face a stacked deck, but labor organizing has led to wins March 22, 2021 UCLA-led study examined conditions faced by construction and domestic workers in six countries.
UCLA Anderson Forecast anticipates near-record growth as economic recovery continues March 10, 2021 Mass COVID-19 vaccinations will help boost the U.S. and local economies and usher in a new post-pandemic norm, economists predict.
2020 stimulus program failed to reach California’s most economically vulnerable districts March 3, 2021 The UCLA report is a call to action for policymakers amid the continuing economic recovery plans.
Uniting for the Higher Good December 10, 2020 History shows universities like UCLA bring Americans closer together and move our nation forward.
UCLA Anderson Forecast expects robust economic recovery to begin in spring 2021 December 9, 2020 The report assumes that mass vaccinations will clear a path toward a new, productive normalcy for many industries.