U.S. in Recession

Which job creation strategies actually work?

Two Minnesota economists discuss today's White House Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth. How does the economy generate jobs and what can the government do to influence this?

Guests

• V.V. Chari: Professor of economics, University of Minnesota.
• Ed Lotterman: Economics professor, Augsburg College. Writes the "Real World Economics" column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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• The White House jobs summit
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• Survey shows rural Midwest still in recession
  December 1, 2009
• Unemployment, COBRA benefits running out for many Minnesotans
  November 30, 2009
• Minnesota's unemployment insurance fund remains in a deficit
  November 20, 2009
• Job market even tougher for ex-offenders
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Resources

• About V.V. Chari
• About Ed Lotterman