Topic: Safety Net

Young Adults in Poverty chart

Young Adults in Poverty

The number of young people (ages 18-24) living in poverty has increased over the last several decades, with young adults among the most poverty-prone age groups since the onset of the Great Recession, according to a new issue brief from the Berkeley Institute for Young Americans (BIFYA).

Economic Opportunity Index

Summary How have young people fared since the Great Recession? Below is an Economic Opportunity Index that is part of a Working Paper focused on economic mobility for young people.

School Districts At-Risk of Financial Insolvency in California

The Great Recession sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economy. California—the nation’s largest state economy—was hit particularly hard. California lawmakers cut billions from K-12 schools to balance the state budget, putting hundreds…

Re-imagining the Golden State

This is the 2018 annual conference for the Berkeley Institute for Young Americans. The theme is “creating economic opportunity for the next generation.” Click on ‘more information’ for the conference