| Description |
158 pages : charts ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Millions have entered poverty as a result of the great recession's terrible toll of long-term unemployment. Kristin S. Seefeldt and John D. Graham examine recent trends in poverty and assess the performance of America's "safety net" programs. They consider likely scenarios for future developments and conclude that the well-being of low-income Americans, particularly the working poor, the near poor, and the new poor, is at substantial risk despite economic recovery. |
| Contents |
The great recession : definition, duration, and impact -- The impact of the great recession on poverty in the U.S. -- Philanthropy and America's poor -- America's partial safety net -- Risks to the safety net in the aftermath of the great recession -- Policy options for strengthening the safety net. |
| Subject |
Recessions -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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United States -- Economic policy -- 2009-
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Poverty -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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United States -- Economic conditions -- 2009-
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Poor -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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| Local Subject |
Poor people -- United States -- History -- 21st century.
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| Added Author |
Graham, John D. (John David), 1956- author.
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Abner, Gordon, author.
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Smiley, Tavis, 1964- writer of added commentary.
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| ISBN |
9780253009746 paper |
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025300974X paper |
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9780253009678 cloth |
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0253009677 cloth |
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