Population

We live in an increasingly competitive and interconnected world, and changes in populations affect our economy and way of life. Our researchers investigate implications of aging populations and successful immigrant incorporation in politics, education, and health. These studies impact policies and lead to innovative programs that promote global competitiveness and national prosperity.

Centers, programs and departments involved in accomplishing these goals include:

Learn how our population research impacts the world around us:


	Undocumented Latino youth turn to activism to combat obstacles A study by Leo Chavez, anthropology professor, and Roberto Gonzales, sociology alumnus, is featured on YubaNet May 12, 2012
	New research by sociologist Jennifer Lee finds positive stereotypes reinforce and boost performance New research by sociologist Jennifer Lee finds positive stereotypes reinforce and boost performance
	An untapped mobile money market Domestic payments in developing countries have been unduly neglected in policy discussions, says a new study by anthropologist and IMTFI director Bill Maurer
	As election season heats up, a new book by political scientist Russell Dalton examines the dichotomous relationship between political parties and the constituencies they court As election season heats up, a new book by political scientist Russell Dalton examines the dichotomous relationship between political parties and the constituencies they court
	New book by Bandelj examines how countries like South Africa exploit unique characteristics and culture for capital gain New book by Bandelj examines how countries like South Africa exploit unique characteristics and culture for capital gain
	UCI Institute for Money, Technology & Financial Inclusion awarded $4.17 million Funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will advance applied research on monetary practices in developing countries
	Study: Undocumented immigrants in O.C. use fewer health services than rest of population Finding by UCI anthropologist is attributed to lack of medical insurance
	Multi-university study finds racial classification linked to status cues in clothing New multi-university study finds racial classification linked to status cues in clothing
	UCI-directed documentary on Bracero Program to air on PBS stations nationwide Harvest of Loneliness, directed by Gilbert Gonzalez, Chicano/Latino studies, and Vivian Price, political science doctoral alumna
	College-educated undocumented young adults face same narrow range of jobs as their parents New study by sociology alumnus sheds light on life trajectories of undocumented young adults raised in America