The worst recession since the Great Depression was caused by the collapse of a decade-long housing bubble that had diverted policymakers’ attention from the structural weaknesses undergirding the U.S. economy.
A just and sustainable recovery is possible if policymakers and business leaders are prepared to invest in building a workforce able to meet the challenges of the 21st century, such as controlling greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change and transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy.
The economy works best for everyone when it is operating at full employment and economic growth is broadly and equitably shared. There is no better way than this to achieve a sustainable end to hunger in the United States.
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