Open AccessLatinos and Economics Downturn in Nebraska: Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends 2005-2013/2014
Author(s) -
Lissette Aliaga-Linares
Publication year - 2016
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.32873/uno.dc.ollas.1000
Subject(s) - socioeconomic status , latin americans , recession , great recession , political science , demographic economics , economic growth , demography , development economics , socioeconomics , geography , sociology , economics , population , keynesian economics , law
Researchers from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) have released a new report detailing the demographic and socioeconomic trends of Nebraska’s Latinos before, during and after the 2008 economic crisis.This publication highlights that although Nebraska fared relatively well during the economic crisis, Latinos, and particularly foreign-born Latinos, appeared to be more affected than others. While many social indicators, such as language proficiency, college enrollment and the like, have shown improvement over time, the socioeconomic status of Latinos overall continues to be vulnerable to economic downturns...