American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

In the 1980s, the national recession and high unemployment led to increased violence and crime in cities throughout the United States. The Great Recession of 2007-2008 left many Americans in much worse shape and yet, sociologist  Patrick Sharkey  notes, “the downturn never made its way out of their homes and onto the streets.” Sharkey argues that the […]

President Obama presented his $447 billion plan to boost the economy before a joint session of Congress last night. The plan, which is larger than expected, includes tax cuts for businesses that hire new workers and spending on infrastructure.