American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
From the National to the Local: Federal Investment in Urban Policy
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 […]
Top of the Hour: Obama Outlines Economic Plan, Morning Headlines
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.