Policy Briefs

CPIP's faculty affiliates are experts on issues that pertain to policy. Policy briefs provide a means for conveying that knowledge to policymakers and public. CPIP affiliates can access a template for policy briefs here or contact CPIP to request a copy. 

 

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January 30, 2026
Zero to Three: A Vision for Universal Child Care in California
Author(s): Jade Jenkins, Associate Professor, UC Irvine + Austin Land, Researcher, UC Berkeley

 

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January 28, 2026
Minimum Wages and Racial Disparities
Author(s): David Neumark and Jyotsana Kala

 

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July 16, 2025
Immigrants in Europe and North America earn 18% less than natives – here’s why
Author(s): Are Skeie Hermansen, University of Oslo, Andrew Penner, UC Irvine & Marta M. Elvira, Universidad de Navarra

 

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June 6, 2025
Rethinking Immigration Enforcement
Author(s): Charis E. Kubrin

 

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