New labor data show that the hiring of temporary workers has surged, and there have been other glimmers of economic recovery in recent weeks. Official unemployment, however, remains above 10 percent, with millions more uncounted but also lacking jobs. So has the economy turned the corner, or is real recovery still months (or years) away? And what, if anything, can policymakers be doing to bring back solid and sustainable growth?
Michael Lind, Policy Director of New America's Economic Growth Program, will be taking questions on these matters in this week's New America Foundation / Politico live web chat. Please join us Tuesday, Dec. 22, at noon ET / 9am PT. You may submit questions in advance using the comment field below, or simply return to this page on Tuesday to join in the conversation.
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New labor data show that the hiring of temporary workers has surged, and there have been other glimmers of economic recovery in recent weeks. Official unemployment, however, remains above 10 percent, with millions more uncounted but also lacking jobs. So has the economy turned the corner, or is real recovery still months (or years) away? And what, if anything, can policymakers be doing to bring back solid and sustainable growth?
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