Recession and Recovery: How are Americans Affected?
August 17, 2010
A weak economy touches almost every American family. While headlines suggest the country is recovering slowly from the most recent economic crisis, it is important to understand the short and long-term consequences of economic recessions. The Population Association of America invited a panel of distinguished researchers to present their findings, demonstrating how economic downturns affect the most vulnerable U.S. populations: children, young adults, and older Americans.
Dr. Greg Duncan, University of California – Irvine, discussed his findings, based on data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, showing how economic hardships in childhood influence earnings over the life course.
The Long Reach of Early Childhood Poverty
The Long Reach of Early Childhood Poverty
Dr. Kathleen Mullan Harris, University of North Carolina presented data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, illustrating how the current economic downturn affects young adults transitioning to higher education or the workforce.
Impact of Recession on Young Adults
Impact of Recession on Young Adults
Dr. Michael Hurd, RAND Corporation shared his findings from the RAND American Life Panel and the Health and Retirement Study, to explain how elderly Americans have fared during the current economic crisis.
Effects of the Recession on American Households
Effects of the Recession on American Households
Dr. Matthew Stagner, University of Chicago moderated the event.
