By — Dante Chinni Dante Chinni Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/patchwork-nation-hardship-score-up-across-all-community-types Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Patchwork Nation: Hardship Score Up Across All Community Types Economy Feb 24, 2010 12:36 PM EDT Consumer confidence is down. Gas prices and unemployment are both up. A look at the latest Patchwork Nation’s Economic Hardship Index — a measure of key indicators including foreclosures, unemployment and gasoline prices – show that it’s still rough out there for many Americans. Hardship scores rose in February in every one of Patchwork Nation’s 12 community types – and that follows a big jump in scores last month. The newest numbers show that in general, turnaround appears to be a long way off and a second dip of recession may not be out of the question. Read more about the latest Hardship Index reading for your community type. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Dante Chinni Dante Chinni
Consumer confidence is down. Gas prices and unemployment are both up. A look at the latest Patchwork Nation’s Economic Hardship Index — a measure of key indicators including foreclosures, unemployment and gasoline prices – show that it’s still rough out there for many Americans. Hardship scores rose in February in every one of Patchwork Nation’s 12 community types – and that follows a big jump in scores last month. The newest numbers show that in general, turnaround appears to be a long way off and a second dip of recession may not be out of the question. Read more about the latest Hardship Index reading for your community type. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now