Reducing Poverty and Economic Distress after ARRA

This is part of a new series of issue briefs from the Urban Institute and Georgetown University, and offers information for utilizing Federal expenditures to reduce high unemployment over the next three to five years. High unemployment can lead to long-term problems for children and youth, decrease State funding for education and social services, and further harm the United States economy. Authors provide recommendations on anti-poverty efforts to help provide jobs, income supports, and services for the low-income and unemployed population.