Emma Aguila

Emma Aguila is an Associate Professor of Economics and Gerontology at the University of Southern California, holding dual appointments at the Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Her interdisciplinary work addresses economic challenges in aging populations and immigrant labor markets.

Her research expertise includes:

• Economics of Aging
• Labor Economics in Mexico
• Labor Dynamics of Immigrants
• Pension Reform and Retirement Systems
• Social Security Policy

She has received significant recognition for her contributions:

• RAND Gold Merit Award for contributions to social policy in Latin America (2008)

A fluent Spanish speaker, Aguila maintains active research collaborations focusing on retirement well-being and economic security for vulnerable populations.