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Latinos are the economic drivers of the American economy. Yet, they are overrepresented in low-wage roles that led to financial insecurity and barriers to wealth creation. UCLA LPPI is dedicated to highlighting the economic prowess of Latinos and advancing policies that take big bets on Latinos and their role in the global economy.

What You Need to Know:

    $2.3 Trillion
    Latinos living in the United States account for $2.3 trillion in economic activity.
    40%
    In Los Angeles County, over 40% of Black and Latino people reside in neighborhoods that lack basic necessities to shelter in place.

Featured Projects

Toward a Sustainable Future: A Resource Toolkit for California Small Businesses
White Paper Environment & Climate Resilience

Toward a Sustainable Future: A Resource Toolkit for California Small Businesses

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Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in Arizona Face Challenges in Climate Change and Sustainability in a Post-COVID Economy
Data for Action COVID-19

Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in Arizona Face Challenges in Climate Change and Sustainability in a Post-COVID Economy

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Centering Small Ethnic Businesses in Los Angeles for a Just Transition
Policy Report Environment & Climate Resilience

Centering Small Ethnic Businesses in Los Angeles for a Just Transition

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Pandemic Impacts on Self-Employed Latinas in Texas
Data for Action COVID-19

Pandemic Impacts on Self-Employed Latinas in Texas

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News & Press

Latino Workers Power the Inland Empire’s Growth, Yet Struggle to Get Ahead
Jobs & Labor

Latino Workers Power the Inland Empire’s Growth, Yet Struggle to Get Ahead

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Latino workers drive California’s economy but face deep inequities
Jobs & Labor

Latino workers drive California’s economy but face deep inequities

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New UCLA study highlights large disparities in L.A.’s Latinx labor force
Jobs & Labor

New UCLA study highlights large disparities in L.A.’s Latinx labor force

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ASU and UCLA report: Latino-led organizations filled gaps in South Tucson and South Phoenix during COVID-19
Mobility & Opportunity

ASU and UCLA report: Latino-led organizations filled gaps in South Tucson and South Phoenix during COVID-19

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Featured Experts

Genevieve Carpio
Associate Professor of Chicana/o Studies, UCLA
Melissa Chinchilla
Health Services Specialist and Associate Investigator, VA Greater Los Angeles
Silvia R. González
Director of Research, UCLA LPPI
Abel Valenzuela Jr.
Director, UCLA’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment
LPPI Research Library

Research Library

Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.

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