America's Poor and the Great Recession

America's Poor and the Great Recession
ISBN-10
0253009677
ISBN-13
9780253009678
Category
Political Science
Pages
158
Language
English
Published
2013
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Authors
John David Graham, Kristin S. Seefeldt, Gordon Abner

Description

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.

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