America's poor and the great recession / Kristin S. Seefeldt and John D. Graham, with the assistance of Gordon Abner [and two others] ; foreword by Tavis Smiley.

Author/creator Seefeldt, Kristin S. author.
Other author Graham, John D. (John David), 1956- author.
Other author Abner, Gordon author.
Other author Smiley, Tavis, 1964- writer of added commentary.
Format Book
PublicationBloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2013]
Description158 pages : charts ; 23 cm
Subjects
Recessions--United States. --History. --21st century.
Poor--United States. --History. --21st century.
Poverty--United States. --History. --21st century.
United States--Economic policy. --2009-.
United States--Economic conditions. --2009-.

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.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9780253009746 (paper)
ISBN025300974X (paper)
ISBN9780253009678 (cloth)
ISBN0253009677 (cloth)