economy

The Latino GDP Project finds that U.S. Latinos’ economic contributions grew to $4.4 trillion in 2024.

They also cite concerns about immigration enforcement, wildfire recovery and economic pressures; the mayoral race remains highly unsettled.

California’s growth continues to outpace the nation despite ongoing employment weakness.

It’s the question almost every parent in America is asking these days. The answer is: Yes. The case for higher education is a case for humanity.

6 tips on how to push back — nicely — on those who say college isn’t worth it.

The latest report from the Latino GDP Project looks at Latino business creation from 2007 to 2023.

Homeownership is one of the clearest windows into how inequality is reproduced in American society.

Faculty have been sharing their insight on issues related to the incursion into Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

After a tumultuous 2025, what’s in store for next year? Six UCLA faculty members weigh in on what the future holds.

While AI-driven investment propels growth, tariffs, immigration policy and weak labor markets restrain momentum, UCLA Anderson Forecast economists say.

Anderson economist Jana Gallus studies how nonmonetary rewards can motivate people — and help solve society’s problems.

The ongoing public showcase features examples of rapid-install modular homes.

An extra vacation time benefit gave surveyed employees an internalized sense of being treated and valued as a complete human being. 

Wong, a professor and key founder of UCLA’s labor studies department, served as director of the center for 32 years.

The UCLA professor and alumna’s pride in her heritage inspires her to empower Latino communities through her work.

The wage gap is even greater in some of the state’s wealthiest counties, UCLA researchers find.

One in 5 Americans is Latino, according to Latino GDP Project researchers.

The Latino Policy and Politics Institute released the data brief on Latina Equal Pay Day.

Read more from the Forecast's outlook for the national and California economies — where they are now and when they will recover.

Between 30% and 40% of workers who were potentially impacted by the fires filed for UI benefits.

A new report from UCLA and Cal Lutheran shows that California Latinos also account for almost a fourth of the total U.S. Latino GDP.

The figures reflect the projected consequences of halting funding.

UCLA experts can provide commentary on impacts of governmental decisions.

The second quarterly report of 2025 presents a sobering view of the economic landscape for both the state and the nation.

UCLA’s Career Center and Alumni Association are assets in helping graduates plan life after college.