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Brand and her research partners have been examining how workers who lose AI-exposed jobs move to other occupations.

The latest California Latino GDP report shows that Latinos propelled the state’s economic growth in 2024.

California continues to outpace the nation in economic growth, but its unemployment rate remains the highest of any state.

UCLA economist Till von Wachter answers questions about AI’s potential impact on the labor market — and the economy.

A report from the California Policy Lab at UCLA analyzed findings from the newly launched California AI-Unemployment Tracker.

The latest State of Black California report shows the shift was especially pronounced for college-educated Black women

In addition, California continues to outpace the nation in output and income, but employment growth remains tepid, UCLA economists say.

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.