Jobs and the Future of the US Economy: Possibilities and Limits

Abstract

This paper reviews the presentations and discussions had at the conference on “Jobs And The Future of the US Economy: Possibilities and Limits” held at Howard University shortly after the late 2000's financial crisis. The paper begins with the historical context in which the conference was placed and reviews the various points made by topic. The paper concludes with an outline of potential alternative eventualities facing the economy were the US not to adopt the policies presented.

Keywords

2008 financial crisis 2008 jobs crisis Late 2000's recession Unemployment Great depression Keynes Keynesian Neokeynesian New keynesian Barack Obama George Bush Revolution Communist Labor rights Racism Multiracial unity Antiracism Howard University HBCU 21st Century Full Employment and Training Act H.R. 5204 Tea party Framing Economic justice Capitalism Debt Deficit Government shutdown

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