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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
White Paper 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

Spotlighting Latino Entrepreneurs’ Growth and Challenges in California
Demography & Population Studies

Spotlighting Latino Entrepreneurs’ Growth and Challenges in California

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Highlighting the Economic Contributions of Self-Employed Women in California
Demography & Population Studies

Highlighting the Economic Contributions of Self-Employed Women in California

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Study Highlights Surge of Latine-Owned Microbusinesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Mobility & Opportunity

Study Highlights Surge of Latine-Owned Microbusinesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

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UCLA LPPI Receives $650,000 Grant from the Cal Wellness Foundation to Advance Latino Community Well-being
Mobility & Opportunity

UCLA LPPI Receives $650,000 Grant from the Cal Wellness Foundation to Advance Latino Community Well-being

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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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