

Mobility & Opportunity
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.
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Featured Projects


Latinas Exiting the Workforce: How the Pandemic Revealed Historic Disadvantages and Heightened Economic Hardship

Disparities in the Distribution of Paycheck Protection Program Funds in California’s Congressional Districts

Interactive Map- Disparities in the Distribution of the Paycheck Protection Program in CA

Latino Workers and Digitalization: An Analysis and Policy Roadmap to Building an Inclusive 21st Century Digital Economy

Jobless During A Global Pandemic: The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Workers of Color in the World’s Fifth Largest Economy
News & Press

UCLA Latino Applied Policy Research Awards 2022-2023
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Eric Avila in Press Herald: “With celebrity backing, West Hollywood aims to become global cannabis destination”
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UCLA LATINO POLICY AND POLITICS INITIATIVE RECEIVES FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT TO INCREASE VISIBILITY OF LATINOS IN POLICYMAKING
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UCLA LATINO POLICY AND POLITICS INITIATIVE RECEIVES NEW GENERAL FUNDING SUPPORT FROM THE WEINGART FOUNDATION
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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.