Economic Crisis

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The current economic downturn has in fact been building for years, with the banking, housing and unemployment crises compounding more systemic problems such as rising income inequality, lack of affordable health care and the demise of secure retirement plans.

In this section we look at both the causes and impacts of the recession as well as solutions that will get us on the road to building a new economy.

LAANE Research on Economic Crisis

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LAANE Research: Quality research is essential to understanding the forces that shape our economy and to creating policies that can lead to good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment for all. LAANE authors numerous studies each year, while drawing on the best regional and national research to inform its work.