Hard Times

Focusing on economic depressions in America, this book provides a thorough narrative from colonial times to the 2008 recession. It explores the origins and impacts of various downturns on different social groups, alongside the policy discussions aimed at alleviating their effects. The author offers analytical insights into the economic patterns that define these crises and the debates among economists about their causes. Despite the suffering caused by these events, the book highlights the resilience and recovery of the American spirit throughout history.