National Shade Map a Stroke of ‘Bruingenuity’
Tool developed by UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation experts helps urban areas across the country respond to extreme heat.
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Counteracting the Market Dominance That Keeps Health Care So Expensive Research by UCLA Luskin's Wesley Yin is one of several projects made possible by nearly $55 million in awards to the school
Research by UCLA Luskin’s Wesley Yin is one of several projects made possible by nearly $55 million in awards to the school.
Tribal Casinos Lift Living Standards, Study Finds
The expansion of casinos is linked to improved conditions for American Indians and nearby communities, research co-authored by UCLA Luskin’s Randall Akee finds.
A Tradition of Family Sacrifices in the Black Community
Black women in particular have become “an unhonored social safety net in the United States,” says UCLA Luskin’s Jasmine Hill.
Segura on Bread-and-Butter Issues Driving Latinos to the Polls
Inflation, jobs, housing, and health care are top priorities, according to a new UnidosUS poll of Latinos nationwide.
What California Must Do to Meet High School Graduation Requirements for 2030
Uneven access to quality curriculum and a lack of dedicated funding are hurdles for new ethnic studies requirement, UCLA and Stanford research finds.
Tilly on Global Impact of U.S. Economic Data Interruption
International markets and central banks also rely on economic indicators on hold due to the U.S. government shutdown.
California Communities Impacted by Thousands of Oil and Gas Wells that Feed the Plastic Industry
New UCLA report maps plastic’s fossil fuel origins as the state considers investments and laws to mitigate its impacts.
Keeping California Children Cool: Strategies for Safe Schools and Homes
New UCLA report highlights actionable solutions for legislators to protect kids from heat.
Tilly on the Government Shutdown and Specter of Recession
“The economy is already fragile … so it may not take much to push us over the edge,” the UCLA Luskin professor and economist says.
