While the economy has recovered from the Great Recession by some measures, many households are falling farther behind. A sense of despair for many Americans has cleaved the country and shaped elections and public health. Andrea Levere '83, president of the nonprofit Prosperity Now (formerly CFED), discusses the policies and programs that can help more people find opportunities for hope.
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