As a rapidly growing share of the population and labor force, Hispanics play an indispensable role in strengthening the economy after the most recent recession.
The LIBRE Institute’s Michael Barrera Testifies Before Congress on How Overregulation Harms Minorities
The LIBRE Institute’s Michael Barrera, National Manager of the organization’s Economic Prosperity pillar, was invited to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts, at a hearing titled “Opportunity Denied: How Overregulation Harms Minorities.”
The Vanishing Summer Job
Since the late 1970’s, the familiar American teenage pastime of working a summer job between school years has been vanishing at an alarming rate. What was once an easy and common way for young Americans to gain work experience and earn a little spending money for summer vacation is now out of reach for many.
How Long Until the National Debt Puts the American Dream Out of Reach for Hispanics?
Last month the strictly nonpartisan Congressional Budget office (CBO) released its 2015 Long-Term Budget Outlook, which painted our growing national debt as a major threat to the economic stability and future of our nation.
Mapping the Gap: How Is the Hispanic Unemployment Rate in Each State?
Since the beginning of the Recession in 2007, the brunt of the economic downturn has been felt differently by various groups. Hispanics, in particular, faced a serious spike in unemployment that has been slower to recover than other demographics.
SW Business Summit Panel Sessions
The energy industry is critical to the US and Southwest economies. The industry has a large impact on jobs as well as taxes paid to the local and national governments. Energy production and policies also impact our national security. Energy experts will explore these topics and more on today’s panel.
The LIBRE Institute Releases New Study on the Importance of Hispanic Entrepreneurship
Today during the Southwest Business Summit, The LIBRE Institute will release a new study titled La Oportunidad: The Growing Importance of Hispanic Entrepreneurs and How States Can Benefit.
LA OPORTUNIDAD: The Growing Importance of Hispanic Entrepreneurs and How States Can Benefit
America’s strong entrepreneurial tradition has been, for many, the pathway to the American dream. This is particularly true for many of the nation’s Hispanic immigrants and descendants who have been an integral part of the present-day U.S. entrepreneurial economy.
The LIBRE Institute Hosts Southwest Business Summit: Strategies for Economic Prosperity May 18-19
The LIBRE Institute (LIBRE), a 501c3 nonpartisan and nonprofit organization that raises public awareness, provides empowerment resources, and serves as a source of information on the most pressing economic issues of our time, primarily to the U.S. Hispanic community, will host the Southwest Business Summit: Strategies for Economic Prosperity on May 18th and 19th in Albuquerque, NM.
Immigration Reform: A Perfect Fit for the U.S. Economy
Does immigration harm our economy? Should we prevent additional job-seekers from crossing our borders? Do immigrants compete with Americans for jobs? The United States has a long and rich history of immigration, and questions like those above have perennially dogged supporters of the immigrants who wish to come to our country in search of opportunity.
