America's poor and the great recession
By: Kristin S. Seefeldt and John D. Graham, with the assistance of Gordon Abner, Joe A. Bolinger, Lanlan Xu ; foreword by Tavis Smiley
Contributors: Graham, John D. (John David), 1956- author; Abner, Gordon, author; Smiley, Tavis, 1964- writer of added commentary
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780253009678; 9780253009746
Subjects: Poor; Recessions; Poverty; Economic policy; Economic conditions; History
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-154) and index.
Table of contents: title: The great recession : definition, duration, and impact; title: The impact of the great recession on poverty in the U.S.; title: Philanthropy and America's poor; title: America's partial safety net; title: Risks to the safety net in the aftermath of the great recession; title: Policy options for strengthening the safety net.