Economics

A New Way to Talk About the Social Determinants of Health
Over the course of four years, the RWJF Vulnerable Populations Portfolio undertook an iterative research and message development process that benefited from both traditional and... Visit website
The Economic and Political Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in all 50 States
The Immigration Policy Center released its complete series of 50 state fact sheets which highlight the political and economic power of immigrants, Latinos, and Asians... Visit website
Poorer are More Obese, Study Finds
The smaller the paycheck, the bigger the belly, say many researchers who study poverty and obesity. It might seem like a paradox, but not having enough... Visit website
Work Force Fueled by Highly Skilled Immigrants
Cities with thriving immigrant populations — with high-earning and lower-wage workers — tended to be those that prospered the most. “Economic growth in urban areas has... read more
White House Office of Social Innovation can take grassroots stories to the top
From The BAVC Blog by Jennifer Gilomen, BAVC's Director of Public Media Initiatives On September 2, BAVC was honored to be visited by Sonal Shah, Director... read more
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Round Table Discussion on Income Tax Filing for Immigrants (Part 2 of 2)
Part2: Round table discussion on Income Tax Filing with Mark Green, IRS Spokesperson; Bill Timm, GSU Law School Tax Clinic, Ellen Beattie & Elsa Begne,... Listen to audio

Immigrant Health Care Spending
The suspected burden that undocumented immigrants may place on the U.S. health care system has been a flashpoint in health care and immigration reform debates.... read more
New Report: Immigrants Largely Left Out of Federal Health Reform
New Report: Immigrants Largely Left Out of Federal Health Reform New York, NY – New York is home to more than two million non-citizens, and... Visit website
Report: A Place to Call Home: What Immigrants Say Now About Life in America
Public Agenda's phone survey of more than 1100 US immigrants captures immigrant perspectives on a tumultuous period in history. This follow-up to a 2002 survey... Visit website
New Study Shows Impact of Immigrant Labor
This week on "Stories from the Ethnic Media": Immigrants are critical to the country's economic recovery. Visit website
Behind Closed Doors: Working Conditions of California Domestic Workers 2007
This 5-page report gathers data from 240 peer surveys conducted with immigrant domestic workers in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2002. Visit website
'Complementarity' 'Circularity': New Words Fuel Immigration Debate
With a national debate on the impact of foreign workers on jobs and the economy heating up for 2010, it’s time to brush up on... Visit website
Immigration Policy Center's Top 10 Resources of 2009
Labor data debunked, census data remixed, worksheets on the economic impact of immigrants, citizenship facts and stats, and a YouTube video. Visit website
Immigrant group's report says Asians, Latinos, immigrants vital to Nebraska economic recovery
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Asians and Latinos in Nebraska had a buying power of nearly $3.8 billion in 2008 and data continue to show immigrants... Visit website
Prosperous Immigrants, Prosperous Americans
A report by Marshall Fitz outlines a 21st century immigration system that will stimulate innovation, enhance competitiveness, and cultivate a high-skilled U.S. workforce. Visit website
La Colectiva's social media campaign raises visibility of Domestic Workers
On November 11, 2009, the New Routes to Community Health project, Domestic Workers Safety and Dignity, launched a unique social media campaign to elevate respect... View video
Closing of Dialysis Unit in Atlanta Hits Illegal Immigrants Hard
When Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta closed its dialysis unit, many illegal immigrants had nowhere to turn. Visit website
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Images from the Domestic Workers Safety & Dignity Project "Communicating our Strengths and our Hopes"
Working in collaboration, La Colectiva de Mujeres of La Raza Centro Legal, the Labor Occupational Health Program of UC Berkeley and Underground Advertising created a... View video
Money Trickles North as Mexicans Help Relatives
During the best of the times, Miguel Salcedo’s son, an illegal immigrant in San Diego, would be sending home hundreds of dollars a month ......Mr.... Visit website
Domestic Workers Unite in a Bad Economy
There is a movement afoot to organize domestic workers and improve their working conditions even as many face unemployment because of the weak economy. San... read more
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Interview with Commissioner Michael Thurmond in Georgia
An interview with Michael Thurmond about Georgia’s Department of Labor services to immigrants, Georgia economic recovery, and policies related to immigrant employment. Listen to audio

Worker’s Victory Fuels Domestic Labor Movement
A domestic worker recently settled a lawsuit against her employers for labor abuses. Her victory bolsters a growing domestic labor movement. Visit website
Asian Immigrants Earn Lower Wages
Official figures provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission indicate that Asians have the lowest income in the fields of private industry, higher education and... Visit website
Following the money: doing health care better at less cost
Thomas Bodenheimer, a physician and professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, and Rachel Berry-Millett, a University of California medical student, preview an upcoming Synthesis... Visit website
Uninsured more than a statistic, East Bay leaders say
Three months ago, more than 300 families had their names on a waiting list to receive health care services at La Clinica de La Raza's... read more
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