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The Great Recession, Families, and the Safety Net

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http://irle.berkeley.edu/the-great-recession-families-and-the-safety-net/
Abstract

The Great Recession caused significant hardship for many U.S. families. Safety net programs—some of which were expanded during the recession and its recovery—mitigated some of the worst effects, but were not available to all households and were insufficient to compensate for the depth of the downturn. What can policymakers learn from the adequacy of the response?

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