Men in the hood: skill, spatial, and social mismatch among male workers in Los Angeles County

Article Abstract:

Research on male employment in Los Angeles County, CA, indicates that local job growth, the presence of social networks, and spatially based skill differences are the primary factors that account for wage discrepancies. African American, Hispanic American and Asian American males are most affected by spatially based skill mismatches, while Asian immigrants and Anglos are most affected by social networks.

Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, Cities and towns, Labor supply, Labor force, Los Angeles County, California

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Geographic variation in mortgage discrimination: evidence from Los Angeles

Article Abstract:

Issues are discussed regarding the issues of race discrimination and geographic redlining in Los Angeles County, California. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1990 data on mortgage applications and U.S. Census Bureau Summary Tape Files for tract-level sociodemographic and housing data are used.

Mortgage discrimination

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Between Welfare and Work: The Roles of Social Service Organizations in the Social Regulation of Labor Markets and Regulation of the Poor

Article Abstract:

The author examines the the inner connecting links between social economic policy, welfare and government work programs and non-profit service organizations.

United States, Usage, Evaluation, Laws, regulations and rules, Poor, Social networks, Social science research, Welfare, Public assistance, Occupational training, Welfare economics

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