Deportations may loom but the future is still Latino as their GDP hits fourth largest in the world May 5, 2026 The Latino GDP Project finds that U.S. Latinos’ economic contributions grew to $4.4 trillion in 2024.
Los Angeles County residents’ satisfaction with quality of life at all-time low in year 11 of UCLA survey April 15, 2026 They also cite concerns about immigration enforcement, wildfire recovery and economic pressures; the mayoral race remains highly unsettled.
Economy poised to reaccelerate as fiscal stimulus, AI investment intensify March 4, 2026 California’s growth continues to outpace the nation despite ongoing employment weakness.
Creation and growth of Latino-owned businesses fuel employment and economic prosperity for US January 29, 2026 The latest report from the Latino GDP Project looks at Latino business creation from 2007 to 2023.
How race and policy continue to shape access to homeownership January 15, 2026 Homeownership is one of the clearest windows into how inequality is reproduced in American society.
In the media: UCLA experts on US incursion into Venezuela, Maduro capture, US oil interests January 15, 2026 Faculty have been sharing their insight on issues related to the incursion into Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
When will the U.S. and California economies see stronger growth? December 3, 2025 While AI-driven investment propels growth, tariffs, immigration policy and weak labor markets restrain momentum, UCLA Anderson Forecast economists say.
cityLAB-UCLA showcases prefab housing options and publishes guide to speed wildfire recovery in Altadena November 6, 2025 The ongoing public showcase features examples of rapid-install modular homes.
Extra time off from work as a reward makes people feel more human, research shows October 17, 2025 An extra vacation time benefit gave surveyed employees an internalized sense of being treated and valued as a complete human being.
In memoriam: Kent Wong, 69, immigrant rights champion and former director of UCLA Labor Center October 15, 2025 Wong, a professor and key founder of UCLA’s labor studies department, served as director of the center for 32 years.
LPPI faculty director Amada Armenta’s personal history influences her policy efforts October 15, 2025 The UCLA professor and alumna’s pride in her heritage inspires her to empower Latino communities through her work.
New data analysis finds significant wage disparities for Latinas across California counties October 8, 2025 The wage gap is even greater in some of the state’s wealthiest counties, UCLA researchers find.
U.S. Latinos hit new population and labor force records October 7, 2025 One in 5 Americans is Latino, according to Latino GDP Project researchers.
Latinas remain lowest-paid group in U.S. workforce, despite historic gains in education October 6, 2025 The Latino Policy and Politics Institute released the data brief on Latina Equal Pay Day.
Weakness persists in U.S. and California economies October 1, 2025 Read more from the Forecast's outlook for the national and California economies — where they are now and when they will recover.
More than 11,000 workers filed for unemployment assistance programs because of Los Angeles wildfires, new report shows August 25, 2025 Between 30% and 40% of workers who were potentially impacted by the fires filed for UI benefits.
California Latino GDP surges past $1 trillion, as Latinos help power state economy July 23, 2025 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.
USAID cuts may lead to more than 14 million deaths globally, including 4.5 million children under 5 by 2030, researchers say July 2, 2025 The figures reflect the projected consequences of halting funding.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: U.S., California economies slow amid persistent economic, geopolitical uncertainties June 18, 2025 The second quarterly report of 2025 presents a sobering view of the economic landscape for both the state and the nation.
For new graduates carving out a career, UCLA is here to support you June 12, 2025 UCLA’s Career Center and Alumni Association are assets in helping graduates plan life after college.
Human rights advocates from around the world gather at UCLA to chart the future May 21, 2025 The 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum featured activists, scholars and policymakers from 30 countries.
4 UCLA faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences April 29, 2025 Heather Maynard, Sorin Popa, Marilyn Raphael and Edward Leamer were selected for their achievements in original research.
Regular child care remains out of reach for nearly half of young children in California April 29, 2025 New report finds that Latino and lower-income families are more likely to have difficulties accessing child care.
High cost of living a growing concern for L.A. County residents in year 10 of UCLA survey April 16, 2025 This year’s overall Quality of Life Index rating matches last year’s lowest ever in the now 10 years of the survey's existence.
U.S. Latino GDP hits high of $4.1 trillion, marking ‘growth spot’ for the nation April 10, 2025 Report shows Latinos’ economic consumption reached $2.7 trillion as they account for 30.6% of the GDP growth of the country.