Half of Americans Still Feeling Effects of Great Recession
The aftershocks of the Great Recession of 2007-2009 continue to reverberate across the American economy and political landscape. A new survey finds that more than half (52 percent) of Americans are still feeling the impact of the dramatic economic downturn on their personal finances. Furthermore, nearly three in four Americans (73 percent) say politicians are […]
After Great Recession, Some Cities Booming, Others Struggling
Ten years after the start of the so-called Great Recession, the overall U.S. economy has rebounded, but a new report shows recovery has not been even across country. While the unemployment rate is at a record low, and household income is back to its peak from 1999, parts of the country have not seen growth, […]