WCPC Publications

The West Coast Poverty Center produces several publications intended to increase awareness and understanding of poverty issues. These aim to inform the research community of new poverty research and to bring poverty-relevant knowledge to policymakers and practitioners, serving as a bridge between the academic and policy communities. We hope these publications will help to create an informed and energized community that unites poverty researchers and practitioners.

Poverty Research Flash

The West Coast Poverty Center’s Poverty Research Flash alerts the research community to new research by Center faculty affiliates on causes, consequences, and effective policy responses to poverty. The one-page Poverty Flash highlights data sources and methods as well as results.

Poverty Brief

Our Poverty Briefs offer policy makers and practitioners an accessible discussion of the latest poverty research, focusing on findings with particular relevance for policy and practice. Generally about six pages in length, including useful charts and graphs, Poverty Briefs draw from the recent work of West Coast Poverty Center faculty affiliates and others.