Variety of Recession-Related Hardships in the US During the Great Recession (Figure 3.1)
During the Great Recession, a survey revealed the widespread and varied nature of economic hardships faced by Americans. The impact went beyond job loss, which affected one in seven respondents. One in ten took on additional jobs to cope, while over 4% lost their homes. Many others struggled with debt, and a significant majority (63%) cut back on spending, indicating broad financial distress.
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