The sent shockwaves through the U.S. economy, hitting the hard. soared, home values plummeted, and construction stalled. This ripple effect spread to the labor market, causing widespread and across sectors.
shifted dramatically as spending dropped and confidence waned. The crisis didn't impact everyone equally - , , and low-income households were hit hardest. emerged, with areas and suffering the most severe economic consequences.
Financial Crisis Impact on Economic Sectors
Spillover effects on housing market
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experienced higher unemployment among minorities and youth greater for hit low-income households hardest
Regional disparities concentrated in housing bubble areas (Florida, Nevada) manufacturing-heavy regions (Rust Belt) rural areas lacking economic diversity
Long-term consequences widened wealth gap increased reliance on (, ) limited geographic mobility due to negative equity